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YF58 LYT

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 164,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 154,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,429 miles

parking brake lever high

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 150,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever high

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,019 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever high

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,299 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,859 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever high

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,584 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,741 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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YF58 LYT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF58 LYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF58 LYT registered?

YF58 LYT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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