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SM58 DDU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,572 mi
Last recorded136,572 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 DDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,572 miles

Emission too clean to detect

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,298 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre wearing in inner tread edge

Fail 8 Jul 2017 102,161 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre locking mechanism missing (5.2.5a)

Rear coil spring broken on both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing in inner tread edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,286 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire not plugged in, tied up by cable tie

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

Offside Rear brake warning wire not plugged in, tied up by cable tie

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts. also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake warning wire not plugged in, tied up by cable tie

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

Offside Rear brake warning wire not plugged in, tied up by cable tie

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts. also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,111 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,580 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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SM58 DDU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM58 DDU, 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 SM58 DDU registered?

SM58 DDU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is SM58 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 DDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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