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YF57 LFG

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,114 mi
Last recorded113,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 113,082 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,878 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 worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 58,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,774 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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YF57 LFG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF57 LFG, 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 YF57 LFG registered?

YF57 LFG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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