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YL08 WGW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,558 mi
Last recorded57,558 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 57,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,120 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 255/40/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 38,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,819 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 2 May 2018 27,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,296 miles

Emissions To Clean To Test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,256 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,068 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 10,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YL08 WGW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL08 WGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 WGW registered?

YL08 WGW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is YL08 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WGW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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