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GJ08 TVF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,929 mi
Last recorded139,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,929 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 139,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 139,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded outer surface (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded outer surface (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front registration plate unstuck at one end

Nearside 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))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

tow ball slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 138,281 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 138,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible de-laminating (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,858 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 48,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TVF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ08 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

GJ08 TVF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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