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J2 LPY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,515 mi
Last recorded114,515 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 114,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 100,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,450 miles

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

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

Propshaft rubber worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Propshaft rubber worn

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

Rear and front disks corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,353 miles

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

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)

emissions too clean to register

Fail 7 Jan 2016 61,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,343 miles

Front disks worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,967 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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J2 LPY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J2 LPY, 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 J2 LPY registered?

J2 LPY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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