2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RX58 MKV
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 44,689 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX58 MKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 44,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX58 MKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (RX58 MKV) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RX58 MKV Mileage History
- 13/04/202232,530 mi
- 19/04/202336,112 mi+3,582 mi
- 17/04/202439,674 mi+3,562 mi
- 15/04/202542,195 mi+2,521 mi
- 02/04/202644,689 mi+2,494 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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