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YL57 DZG

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,673 mi
Last recorded108,673 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,673 miles

Clean Emissions Test No Print-Out

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,966 miles

Clean Emissions Test No Printout

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clean Emissions Test No Printout

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,569 miles

Clean Emissions Test no Print-0ut

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable To Fully Test Rear Seat Belts Due To Child Seats Being Fitted

Unable to Carry out Full Under Vehicle Inspection Due To Under Shields

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,809 miles

Unable to fully test off side and near side rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 58,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to fully test off side and near side rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,535 miles

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

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

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 DZG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZG, 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 DZG registered?

YL57 DZG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is YL57 DZG safe to buy?

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