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EF57 YCL

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 159,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,826 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 147,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,806 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 134,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 121,778 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 121,777 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,162 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,542 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 94,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

handbrake has reserve travel

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 80,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,041 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,424 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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EF57 YCL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF57 YCL, 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 EF57 YCL registered?

EF57 YCL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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