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J78 PJC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 PJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 60,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 55,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,048 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,256 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 26,256 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 20,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,040 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 6 Sep 2012 17,167 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 31 Aug 2011 12,647 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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J78 PJC 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 84.2%.

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 J78 PJC, 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 J78 PJC registered?

J78 PJC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is J78 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J78 PJC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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