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YA57 EHL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,499 mi
Last recorded148,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cable not checked

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,759 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,319 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,678 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2019 113,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear arm,marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,149 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working 1 of 2

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure rear anti roll bar n/s/r drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working 1 of 2

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,805 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,626 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,751 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS LOTS OF CUTS BUT NOT TO CORE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT BOT NOT TO CORE

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,632 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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YA57 EHL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA57 EHL, 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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YA57 EHL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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