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JJ03 SAJ

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,128 mi
Last recorded143,128 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ03 SAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,128 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front door window slightly defective.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 137,128 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody and front and rear including at suspension components

Fail 1 Mar 2025 137,128 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody and front and rear including at suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,128 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 116,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,783 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,783 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,551 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2018 100,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 81,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 71,822 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 62,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,194 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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JJ03 SAJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc 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 JJ03 SAJ, 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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JJ03 SAJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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