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E18 JAT

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 JAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 132,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 126,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,065 miles

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

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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E18 JAT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E18 JAT, 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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What year was E18 JAT registered?

E18 JAT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is E18 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 JAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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