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NH58 VLS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,279 mi
Last recorded144,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH58 VLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 142,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 139,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 139,761 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 139,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 136,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,957 miles

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

headlamp washers not working

nearside wiper spindle badly worn

Fail 21 Nov 2019 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamp washers not working

nearside wiper spindle badly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. osr 255/45/18 an nsr 235/50/18 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,249 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,159 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,150 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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NH58 VLS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH58 VLS, 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 NH58 VLS registered?

NH58 VLS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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