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LJ08 GYC

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,598 miles

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

injector blowing

Pass 5 Oct 2024 137,686 miles

General corrosion under body

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 136,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,943 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,118 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 111,027 miles

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

Oil level low

Undertrays insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,027 miles

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

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

Oil level low

Undertrays insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2018 110,996 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,280 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Oct 2017 102,280 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 76,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013
Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 40,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GYC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 GYC registered?

LJ08 GYC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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