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DF57 AEW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 133,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 125,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,056 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,452 miles

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

rear brake pads at 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,641 miles

both rear and front tyres starting to wear at edges

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs lipped pads at 2mm

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2018 101,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear and front tyres starting to wear at edges

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs lipped pads at 2mm

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,544 miles

o/s/f brake backing plate insucure

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and brake warning lamps staying illuminated (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault stability warning light staying illuminated (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre monitoring lamp stays illuminated (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ bonnet latch inop

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,690 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,690 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,083 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,922 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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DF57 AEW 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 70%.

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 DF57 AEW, 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 DF57 AEW registered?

DF57 AEW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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