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YL57 CFV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 87,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 82,612 miles

Nearside Rear outer seat belt has child seat fitted unable to fully test belt

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

both front and rear brake pads getting low cannot see clearly

centre dash trim lid tempory repair made to hold down

chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 31 May 2016 76,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,962 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,807 miles

condensation to the nearside front headlamp

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,875 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,824 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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YL57 CFV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL57 CFV, 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 YL57 CFV registered?

YL57 CFV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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