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EK58 EVP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 EVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 125,865 miles

Bonnet latch deteriorated but can be opened and closed

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,054 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,272 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,263 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,014 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 98,014 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,804 miles

Front Propshaft Coupling Slightly Worn

Rear coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,054 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,151 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

sills covered

slight damage to front tyre walls

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,151 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

sills covered

slight damage to front tyre walls

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,795 miles

refer to vt 32 778828351270

Fail 15 Sep 2011 24,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK58 EVP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK58 EVP, 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 EK58 EVP registered?

EK58 EVP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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