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YF58 MHL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,758 mi
Last recorded179,758 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 179,758 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 179,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 170,592 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 162,324 miles

hand brake only just met minimum reqiurment

Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,683 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely excessive bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 117,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 May 2018 117,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear axle diff nearside oil seal signs of slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 95,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear bumper damaged tape up

child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,100 miles

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat- seatbelt not tested fully

rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat- unable to test seatbelt fully

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,532 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low

child seat fitted to O/S/R seat, seatbelt not fully tested

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 17 Nov 2011 22,473 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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YF58 MHL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF58 MHL, 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 YF58 MHL registered?

YF58 MHL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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