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BJ08 AAU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,699 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,944 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 95,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,936 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted .

plastic covers fitted .

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,738 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,153 miles

engine cover fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

tow ball not fitted time of test

under trays fitted .

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,059 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,103 miles

engine light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,103 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,776 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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BJ08 AAU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver 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 BJ08 AAU, 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 BJ08 AAU registered?

BJ08 AAU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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