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YL57 EGC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,250 mi
Last recorded169,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 169,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 157,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,123 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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Pass 27 Jun 2023 141,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,875 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 27 Jun 2022 133,875 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,035 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,284 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,386 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,516 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

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 EGC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

YL57 EGC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is YL57 EGC safe to buy?

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