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WF57 NGU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,492 mi
Last recorded120,492 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 NGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 117,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,821 miles

Brake fluid needs changing soon

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 111,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring testers' view

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,532 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,671 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,404 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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WF57 NGU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF57 NGU, 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 WF57 NGU registered?

WF57 NGU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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