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YR08 WBJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 113,407 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,377 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,188 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,361 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low/outer wall scuffed.

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,322 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVICE nearside front tyre has slight cut on side-wall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,464 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,364 miles

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

front wipers smear

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,658 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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YR08 WBJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR08 WBJ, 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 YR08 WBJ registered?

YR08 WBJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 WBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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