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YS57 ZRL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,843 mi
Last recorded170,843 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 170,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 170,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,750 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 135,686 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 112,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,397 miles

Front tyres starting to perish between tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 104,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished between tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,943 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat back rest loose on outer most mount

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,897 miles

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 ZRL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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