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VA57 PSO

2008 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 145,218 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,610 miles

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

Offside Front BRAKE DISC DUST/ BACKING PLATE, SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 113,750 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,063 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,440 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,054 miles

Exhaust Joint Corroded (Cat and Front Pipe)

Nearside Front Sidewall Damage

Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,054 miles

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

Exhaust Joint Corroded (Cat and Front Pipe)

Nearside Front Sidewall Damage

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,650 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,312 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,988 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,405 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear inner pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,405 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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear inner pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,843 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 27,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,617 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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VA57 PSO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VA57 PSO, 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 VA57 PSO registered?

VA57 PSO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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