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LF53 YLU

2003 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,570 mi
Last recorded40,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 BMW X358,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/s/f wheel arch liner loose

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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LF53 YLU is a 2003 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 LF53 YLU, 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 23 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 LF53 YLU registered?

LF53 YLU is a 2003 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 YLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF53 YLU have outstanding finance?

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