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E8 ALJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ALJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 56,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,696 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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E8 ALJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E8 ALJ, 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 E8 ALJ registered?

E8 ALJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is E8 ALJ safe to buy?

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