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VN58 LTF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 LTF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 153,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,491 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,664 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,699 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,408 miles

all tyres look underinflated

edge wear o/s/f tyre

oil leak

wiper blade split

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,408 miles

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

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

all tyres look underinflated

edge wear o/s/f tyre

oil leak

wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 63,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,425 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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VN58 LTF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN58 LTF, 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 VN58 LTF registered?

VN58 LTF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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