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LM58 SBU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,601 mi
Last recorded113,601 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 SBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 113,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 110,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2021 94,576 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2019 91,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,480 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats nearside and offside rear.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,681 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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LM58 SBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LM58 SBU, 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 LM58 SBU registered?

LM58 SBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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