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GU08 JFA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,459 mi
Last recorded110,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 110,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested 4x4 drive, due to brake ABS warning light on, unable to do road side brake test!! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn close to pad sensor! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn close to pad sensor! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,512 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,510 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,366 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,354 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,100 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age,perishing!!

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,022 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around circumferance of tread

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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GU08 JFA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU08 JFA, 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 GU08 JFA registered?

GU08 JFA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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