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OE57 PZV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,136 mi
Last recorded148,136 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 PZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 148,136 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2025 148,136 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 148,011 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not opening (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper split

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 135,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 135,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 121,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 103,322 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 103,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,476 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,022 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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OE57 PZV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE57 PZV, 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 OE57 PZV registered?

OE57 PZV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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The MOT history for OE57 PZV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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