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YF57 VHV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 142,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 122,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 106,296 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 101,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 101,645 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Brake Hose Fouling / Chafed on drive shaft. O/S/R (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling Drive Shaft (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling Drive Shaft (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Forward of rear Kat sensor disconnected

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,776 miles

under trays fitted and engine cover

Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted and engine cover

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,363 miles

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

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

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 VHV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHV, 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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YF57 VHV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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