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SY58 UEF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 UEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,536 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 96,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,375 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,740 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,817 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,957 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 67,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,216 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,558 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 25,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,366 miles

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

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

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

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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SY58 UEF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY58 UEF, 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 SY58 UEF registered?

SY58 UEF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is SY58 UEF safe to buy?

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