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SM58 DFU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,474 mi
Last recorded155,474 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 DFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,890 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 146,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 132,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 114,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,774 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 10 Sep 2012 45,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,924 miles

both rear tyres are wearing badly on inside edges

Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,793 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing badly on inside edges

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 DFU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM58 DFU, 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 SM58 DFU registered?

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

Is SM58 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 DFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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