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SM58 GJO

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed 235/50/18 101 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 84,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed 235/50/18 101 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,484 miles

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint seal leaking grease(not boot)

Fail 17 Oct 2022 82,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint seal leaking grease(not boot)

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,025 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,948 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 52,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 38,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,536 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 19,536 miles

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

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

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 GJO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

SM58 GJO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is SM58 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 GJO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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