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AM58 AVJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 AVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,210 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 96,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,128 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 81,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,820 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,812 miles

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

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

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Close to Wear Indicator Wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,455 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,190 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,390 miles

Both front tyres have inner and outer tread wear developing

Nearside front pads getting low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,865 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 22,825 miles

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

engine oil low for mot

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,751 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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AM58 AVJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM58 AVJ, 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 AM58 AVJ registered?

AM58 AVJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is AM58 AVJ safe to buy?

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