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J333 TWL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 TWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection ofsome components and areas of floor pan

Fail 1 Aug 2018 104,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sudewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

plastic undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection ofsome components and areas of floor pan

Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting (2.7.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,537 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,959 miles

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

oil level too high

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,191 miles

rear tyres inner edge starting to perrish

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,155 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 TWL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J333 TWL, 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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J333 TWL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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