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LJ08 RTV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 121,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,311 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 108,624 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 96,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,748 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 47,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,142 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 RTV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

LJ08 RTV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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