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EK08 SZJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 105,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 92,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,213 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,080 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,888 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,763 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,211 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,211 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015
Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,409 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 20,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,898 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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EK08 SZJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 SZJ, 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 EK08 SZJ registered?

EK08 SZJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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