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YL57 EPX

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 123,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,109 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 120,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 90,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 83,533 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)

Pass 17 May 2017 75,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,235 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,700 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,700 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 22,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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 EPX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

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

Is YL57 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 EPX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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