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LJ08 OVS

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,500 miles

Offside Front 235/55/17 worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 44,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 44,352 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,874 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 OVS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

LJ08 OVS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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