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JA52 JAW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,527 mi
Last recorded73,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA52 JAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid level half way

front and rear sub frames corroded in places

power steering pipes rusted

windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Nov 2024 68,373 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 65,845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,039 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 61,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 58,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,748 miles

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

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

all disc brakes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,943 miles

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

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

Rear disc brakes in very poor condition (corroded)

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,370 miles

Rear disc brakes corroded

all tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,501 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 40,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,397 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R - unable to fully inspect adult seat belt.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 Dec 2013 25,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,908 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 15 Nov 2011 10,045 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 10,045 miles

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

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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JA52 JAW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JA52 JAW, 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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JA52 JAW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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