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VU58 PUY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 PUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 97,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,372 miles

TPMS IS ON

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,799 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPS warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,290 miles

Offside Front has cut s to side wall but no defective and not to cords

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front has cut s to side wall but no defective and not to cords

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,233 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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VU58 PUY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU58 PUY, 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 VU58 PUY?

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What year was VU58 PUY registered?

VU58 PUY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is VU58 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 PUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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