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HV58 LJL

2008 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 LJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 119,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,551 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 115,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 111,065 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper upper cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre below 3mm outside measured central 3/4of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper upper cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Unable to inspect inner front CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper upper cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre below 3mm outside measured central 3/4of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damper upper cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Unable to inspect inner front CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,964 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 85,926 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 76,618 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,633 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,635 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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HV58 LJL is a 2008 BMW X3 in White 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 HV58 LJL, 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 HV58 LJL registered?

HV58 LJL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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