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J333 PLW

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,804 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 76,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 40,345 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lefted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lefted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 36,327 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,446 miles

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 23 Jun 2016 28,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,067 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 16,067 miles

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

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 Front 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 29 Jun 2012 12,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,234 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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J333 PLW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J333 PLW, 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 J333 PLW registered?

J333 PLW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is J333 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 PLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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