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YL57 CJY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 133,021 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 133,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 129,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,426 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 124,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut on inner side wall to cords also at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 119,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 119,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 112,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,890 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 108,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,636 miles

Nearside Front & o/s tyres have cuts o side wall

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 102,636 miles

Nearside Front & o/s tyres have cuts o side wall

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 95,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,216 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 33,503 miles

sidewall damage evident nsr,osr,osf tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adjusted o/s headlamp beam slightly down

n/s/r tyre side wall protector damaged( no cords or ply showing)

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 CJY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YL57 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

YL57 CJY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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