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EK58 JVW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 131,025 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 131,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 128,550 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 123,074 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the shoulders

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 123,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front both tyres are worn on the shoulders

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 117,407 miles

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

handbrake just met requirement

Fail 18 May 2022 117,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake just met requirement

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,743 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tread slightly distorted on inside edge

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,320 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tread slightly distorted on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,324 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,178 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop perished

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Downpipe to centre section clamp rotten (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,261 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,647 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 32,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,237 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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EK58 JVW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

EK58 JVW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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