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VN58 ECV

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 ECV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 56,030 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,258 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 40,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,684 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,813 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,371 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,051 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear screen wash inop.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 33,051 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear screen wash inop.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,683 miles

rear washer inop.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,824 miles

front brake discs rusting

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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VN58 ECV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VN58 ECV, 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 VN58 ECV?

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What year was VN58 ECV registered?

VN58 ECV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is VN58 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 ECV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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