MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
under trays fitted
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
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
under trays fitted and engine cover
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Side sills covered
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YF57 VHV registered?
YF57 VHV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 January 2008.
Is YF57 VHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF57 VHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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