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LJ58 MYA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,297 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,636 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,723 miles

Offside Rear tyre has screw in outer shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,002 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,766 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 235/50/R18 (97V)

Offside front tyre has a couple of cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,766 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 235/50/R18 (97V)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a couple of cuts on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

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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LJ58 MYA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ58 MYA, 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

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What year was LJ58 MYA registered?

LJ58 MYA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 MYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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