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RV58 OAM

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,334 mi
Last recorded137,334 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 137,334 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE VERY LOW PERFORMANCE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2026 136,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT IS 0.53 BUT READING 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE VERY LOW PERFORMANCE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 127,329 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 127,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 115,607 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 115,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 108,770 miles

Central HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BIT HIGH NEED ADJUSTMENT THAN NORMAL

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES REAR TRAL ARM BUSH WORN

Pass 30 Jul 2022 108,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,863 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leaking ( Gearbox/Engine ? ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,398 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2018 90,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,369 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,771 miles

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,081 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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RV58 OAM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV58 OAM, 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 RV58 OAM registered?

RV58 OAM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is RV58 OAM safe to buy?

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