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MV58 BYG

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 BYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device situated on underside of vehicle poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2026 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device situated on underside of vehicle poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,263 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 76,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both front tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *All Four Tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock boot cover detached.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,632 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc and pad showing signs of heat. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 perished/split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,349 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nail on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,968 miles

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on braking surface

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,454 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,808 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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MV58 BYG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV58 BYG, 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 MV58 BYG registered?

MV58 BYG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is MV58 BYG safe to buy?

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