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MU57 ERD

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,596 mi
Last recorded170,596 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU57 ERD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 166,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 166,836 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod at offside front lower arm broken off device (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,973 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 154,972 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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 142,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear screen wash defective

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,525 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 108,514 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 104,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,008 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,149 miles

both rear tyres worn 2-3mm.

Pass 8 May 2014 65,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 52,963 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,069 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,889 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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MU57 ERD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MU57 ERD, 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 MU57 ERD registered?

MU57 ERD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is MU57 ERD safe to buy?

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