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LJ08 KGA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,386 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,182 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,348 miles

eml on

noise on engine

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,762 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,368 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,019 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 KGA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

LJ08 KGA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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