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YE57 GVZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,508 mi
Last recorded144,508 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,508 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded in parts

Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded & holed & hand brake shoes retaining pin loose inside disc/drum (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 135,488 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small amount of minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer securing spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small amount of minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,124 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,509 miles

no emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,304 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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YE57 GVZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YE57 GVZ, 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 YE57 GVZ registered?

YE57 GVZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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