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M8 YGS

2020 BMW X3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW X332,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 YGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 35,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 80,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 26,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,190 miles

advise n/s wiper

Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 77,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 17,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 52,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2021 45,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,409 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,795 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 30,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 30,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,772 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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M8 YGS is a 2020 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2020 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,573 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 M8 YGS, 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 6 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M8 YGS registered?

M8 YGS is a 2020 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2020.

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