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HG57 VJK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,638 mi
Last recorded144,638 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 144,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 144,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,499 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 134,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,274 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 115,274 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,841 miles

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

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

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))

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,034 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,734 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 7 Feb 2018 73,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,551 miles

both front tyres perishing

child seat fitted to passenger centre seat belt

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,826 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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HG57 VJK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG57 VJK, 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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HG57 VJK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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