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GJ08 PXW

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 PXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 100,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake readings are on 21%minimum for the Mot is 16%.

Pass 24 May 2018 88,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts/cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,198 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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GJ08 PXW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PXW, 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 GJ08 PXW registered?

GJ08 PXW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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