CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK58 DFX

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,434 mi
Last recorded107,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 DFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNT INNER SILL/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM MOUNT INNER SILL /FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,739 miles

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,715 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,293 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,339 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK58 DFX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK58 DFX, 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

How do I check the history of VK58 DFX?

You can check the full history of VK58 DFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK58 DFX registered?

VK58 DFX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is VK58 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 DFX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK58 DFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK58 DFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.