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OU57 HVX

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,941 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 116,961 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 105,818 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Amber brake warning light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 104,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level is half way between min and max

emissions to clean to detect thorttle

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

Fail 14 Aug 2014 88,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level is half way between min and max

emissions to clean to detect thorttle

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

Fail 16 Aug 2013 82,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake resevoir level between min and max

emmissions too clean to register throttle

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,634 miles

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

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

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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OU57 HVX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU57 HVX, 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 OU57 HVX registered?

OU57 HVX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is OU57 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU57 HVX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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