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YL08 WLD

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,814 mi
Last recorded145,814 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WLD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 145,814 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rest are like new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,833 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 127,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also some suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,031 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 112,230 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,799 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,344 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,343 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,743 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,447 miles

Damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls, rear brake pads getting low, sill covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 48,447 miles

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

Damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls, rear brake pads getting low, sill covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,571 miles

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 WLD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLD, 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.

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What year was YL08 WLD registered?

YL08 WLD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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