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VN58 NYV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,197 mi
Last recorded193,197 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 193,197 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2025 193,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 185,523 miles

Inner edge of both rear tyres are worn

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front of rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,792 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal of rear diff leaking a small amount of diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 170,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing on inner edge of o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal of rear diff leaking a small amount of diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,235 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 157,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r fog illuminates when foot brake is applied with n/s/r brake not working (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 146,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,106 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND VERY CLOSE TO PLY/CORDS ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,104 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,025 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,250 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 NYV 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 71.4%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

VN58 NYV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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