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L222 SJT

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,035 mi
Last recorded117,035 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SJT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 117,035 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 117,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 99,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 94,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,993 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,993 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,755 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,800 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,798 miles

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

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn very low inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,583 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,396 miles

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one washer jet working on o/s/f

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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L222 SJT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L222 SJT, 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 L222 SJT registered?

L222 SJT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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