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GJ08 DKA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 137,442 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 121,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bar mounting D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,029 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,929 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,857 miles

Front registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,485 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 53,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 43,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,891 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,368 miles

offside front tyre slight nick outer sidewall

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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GJ08 DKA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ08 DKA, 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 GJ08 DKA registered?

GJ08 DKA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 DKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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