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ME53 DEW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 DEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 156,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,094 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 142,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot only opens with key fob

Fail 18 Dec 2023 142,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to oil pressure light coming on and off oil level ok (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective back plate corrode brake shoes not mounted (1.1.19 (b))

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective back plate corroded brake shoes not mounted (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot only opens with key fob

Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,109 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R brake backplates corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 131,951 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 22 Feb 2021 125,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 125,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,225 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,740 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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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ME53 DEW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ME53 DEW, 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 ME53 DEW registered?

ME53 DEW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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