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YL57 EHJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,239 mi
Last recorded144,239 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 144,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,721 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 25,769 miles

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

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 EHJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

YL57 EHJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 EHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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