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YL08 WTF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,978 mi
Last recorded107,978 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 107,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 88,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 100y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 28,993 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 22,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,089 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 WTF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTF, 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

How do I check the history of YL08 WTF?

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What year was YL08 WTF registered?

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

Is YL08 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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