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RY57 YJC

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,602 mi
Last recorded182,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 YJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 182,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 182,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 180,165 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 162,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 156,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 148,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 141,058 miles

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

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front brake binding slightly

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Feb 2015 144,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has two small but deep cuts in it

Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyre valves perrished

nearside front wiperblade split

nearside rear tyre has two small but deep cuts in it

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,915 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,602 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,494 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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RY57 YJC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY57 YJC, 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 RY57 YJC registered?

RY57 YJC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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