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FL58 AYD

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,237 mi
Last recorded194,237 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 194,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 187,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 180,985 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 180,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 178,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 178,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 172,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 157,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 145,922 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 145,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 142,288 miles

brake pedal side to side movement

Fail 23 May 2018 142,263 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive play on top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal side to side movement

Pass 23 May 2017 137,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 128,733 miles

hand brake ratchet could be beter

nearside brake binding slightley

oil leakes

Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 108,736 miles

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

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Pass 14 May 2013 96,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,151 miles

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

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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FL58 AYD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 FL58 AYD, 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 FL58 AYD registered?

FL58 AYD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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