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VK58 UNX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,317 mi
Last recorded110,317 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UNX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,847 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft badly damaged not preventing the ingress of dirt between joint and abs pulse ring (grease leaking out) (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged not preventing the ingress of dirt between joint and abs pulse ring (grease leaking out) (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,894 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 73,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,863 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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VK58 UNX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VK58 UNX, 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 UNX?

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What year was VK58 UNX registered?

VK58 UNX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is VK58 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 UNX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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