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AY08 LRJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,271 mi
Last recorded112,271 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,568 miles

Front wiper linkage is worn

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,058 miles

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

body undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view of some items under test

both outer seatbelts occupied by child seats

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view of some items under test

both outer seatbelts occupied by child seats

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear washer inop

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,880 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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AY08 LRJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY08 LRJ, 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 AY08 LRJ registered?

AY08 LRJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 LRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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