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LJ08 GXN

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,464 mi
Last recorded125,464 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GXN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,177 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on vehicle registered before july 1 2008

offside rear shock cover detached

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,605 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,267 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 92,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,107 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,074 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,314 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

various underbody covers fitted

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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LJ08 GXN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ08 GXN, 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 LJ08 GXN registered?

LJ08 GXN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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