MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side soon (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
undertray fitted
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
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
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EF57 YCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF57 YCL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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