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YA57 UMV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 UMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 170,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 170,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 153,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 144,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 136,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,538 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and nailed on inner edge

undertray broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 76,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and nailed on inner edge

undertray broken

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 UMV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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