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LJ08 OGF

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,567 miles

Advise front shaft missing

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

Pass 20 May 2025 103,432 miles

Advise front shaft missing

Advise tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 103,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Advise front shaft missing

Advise tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,638 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,755 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on the inners are near legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,397 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OGF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

LJ08 OGF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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