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DA57 RUS

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,086 mi
Last recorded121,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 RUS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 121,086 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,253 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded off

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,824 miles

Both rear brake Disc dust shields rusty & very poor condition

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

Nearside Front Brake disc dust shield poor condition

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket rusted off rear arm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose bracket fractured off rear trailing arm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged bracket corroded and broken (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,585 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp at flexi cracked & poor condition

Front Both front disc backplates insecure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Lower suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very low ( 2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,794 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,553 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,488 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,368 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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DA57 RUS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA57 RUS, 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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DA57 RUS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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