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AJ58 HBU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,673 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,520 miles

Difficulty fully inspecting rear brake pads

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 115,520 miles

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

Difficulty fully inspecting rear brake pads

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,462 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (rear diff leaking) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perished and cracking. Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking and split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perished and cracking. Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking and split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perished and cracking. Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking and split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,734 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged n/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrs worn low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four valves perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrs worn low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,984 miles

Both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,770 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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AJ58 HBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ58 HBU, 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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AJ58 HBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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