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EA08 JGF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying to belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,166 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,726 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,591 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,170 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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EA08 JGF 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 JGF, 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 EA08 JGF registered?

EA08 JGF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is EA08 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 JGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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