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HJ08 YOF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,492 mi
Last recorded130,492 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 130,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 129,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp incorrect colour LED (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour LED (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body Damage

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,046 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,762 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 117,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,496 miles

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak diff oil seal slight leak

under cover's fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak diff oil seal slight leak

under cover's fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,253 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken up

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,610 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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HJ08 YOF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ08 YOF, 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 HJ08 YOF registered?

HJ08 YOF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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