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JJ08 MCJ

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 MCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 145,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 142,817 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake disc backing plates partially insecure

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 142,817 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake disc backing plates partially insecure

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,120 miles

Front Screenwash partially blocked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 126,666 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 126,666 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,311 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper retainer clip missing

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

engine oil leak

tyre pressure monitor light was on on

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,908 miles

tyre monitoring light on

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

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

front brake pads inner look low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,743 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,743 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,182 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,244 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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JJ08 MCJ 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 JJ08 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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JJ08 MCJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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