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GY08 MJX

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,440 mi
Last recorded185,440 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 185,440 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 185,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 161,443 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 161,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 159,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,500 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 150,500 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 136,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 136,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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 10 Jan 2019 127,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 82,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 67,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 54,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,995 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2011 28,386 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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GY08 MJX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GY08 MJX, 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 GY08 MJX registered?

GY08 MJX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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