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PK58 VUB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,234 mi
Last recorded187,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 VUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 187,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 184,372 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 184,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 181,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 168,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,611 miles

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Fail 14 Nov 2019 156,610 miles

Emissions not tested cat to centre section of exhaust major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,237 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 138,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,163 miles

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

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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PK58 VUB 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 70%.

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 PK58 VUB, 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 PK58 VUB registered?

PK58 VUB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is PK58 VUB safe to buy?

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