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GX08 CKJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 CKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre been repaired

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,295 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre been repaired

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,869 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 71,869 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 67,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing close to coard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2018 63,004 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 19 May 2018 63,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2017 59,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,620 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,620 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,553 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GX08 CKJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX08 CKJ, 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 GX08 CKJ registered?

GX08 CKJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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