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YL57 DLO

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,333 mi
Last recorded147,333 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 147,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,605 miles

Bottom covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 128,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,643 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The emission limits were tested and met but the D.S.M. could not register the readings the vehicle passed the emissions test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 38,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The emission limits were tested and met but the D.S.M. could not register the readings the vehicle passed the emissions test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero emissions reading recorded from d.s.m.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,085 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 DLO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL57 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

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

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