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LJ08 TPU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides, wipers leaving slight marks

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides tyres just starting to crack on the thread

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,614 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both sides, wipers leaving slight marks

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides tyres just starting to crack on the thread

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 May 2016 49,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,304 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2015 41,684 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre low and starting to perrish

both rear tyres getting low

front (inner) brake pads getting low

offside front tyre low and starting to perrish

Pass 28 May 2012 29,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TPU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

LJ08 TPU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 TPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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