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J23 PAL

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 PAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 65,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,421 miles

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

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

all tyres perished & cracked on sidewalls.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,421 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished & cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,095 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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J23 PAL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J23 PAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J23 PAL registered?

J23 PAL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is J23 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 PAL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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