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LJ08 HGO

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,352 mi
Last recorded128,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,352 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 123,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,045 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear, o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,933 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,476 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))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 88,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,511 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,511 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,331 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 73,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,337 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,638 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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LJ08 HGO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ08 HGO, 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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LJ08 HGO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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