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YL08 WMP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WMP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,993 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 144,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 141,011 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 21 Sep 2023 137,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,189 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 15 Sep 2021 129,838 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Sep 2019 116,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,017 miles

Front Inner brake pads look low

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,876 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Offside wiper slightly smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 73,876 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,359 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,308 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 WMP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

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

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