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YL57 DJZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,331 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 100,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,844 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,496 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,604 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,661 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 54,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,214 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 DJZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJZ, 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 YL57 DJZ registered?

YL57 DJZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YL57 DJZ safe to buy?

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