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J6 RCP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,054 mi
Last recorded141,054 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 134,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2024 127,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connector heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,111 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inside tread area

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have cracking on inside tread

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,446 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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J6 RCP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black 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 J6 RCP, 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 J6 RCP registered?

J6 RCP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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