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YS57 ZPZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,390 mi
Last recorded112,390 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,895 miles

Offside Rear tyre puncture repair inadequate (leaking)

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre puncture repair inadequate (leaking)

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,632 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,837 miles

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

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)

bonnet release seized,hard to open

rear brakes noisy

wipers smear

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,837 miles

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

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

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

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)

bonnet release seized,hard to open

rear brakes noisy

wipers smear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,566 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screws in tread of both rear tyres

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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YS57 ZPZ 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 72.2%.

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 YS57 ZPZ, 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 YS57 ZPZ registered?

YS57 ZPZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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