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MV58 FEP

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 FEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undersealed

undertrays

Fail 24 Feb 2026 115,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undersealed

undertrays

Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,455 miles

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

rear wiper defective

undertrays

Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear wiper defective

undertrays

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,686 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight drag on brake

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle covered in plastic guards obscuring view to some components.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under vehicle covered in plastic and metal guards.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,571 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 56,571 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,710 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,692 miles

all tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,736 miles

oil leaking from front diff oil seal,nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/splitting

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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MV58 FEP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV58 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV58 FEP registered?

MV58 FEP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is MV58 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 FEP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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