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JA57 MCJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA57 MCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,864 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 137,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,242 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 134,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,944 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,084 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 95,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,432 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,735 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,880 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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JA57 MCJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JA57 MCJ, 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 JA57 MCJ registered?

JA57 MCJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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