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LJ57 ECX

2008 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ECX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 104,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,409 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 90,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also aged cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,865 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

front tyres age cracks

Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

front tyres age cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,607 miles

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

front and nearside rear tyres have age related cuts.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,225 miles

front windscreen slight chipped

Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,225 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front windscreen slight chipped

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,509 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear wiperblade perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,715 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,076 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,469 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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LJ57 ECX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ57 ECX, 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 LJ57 ECX registered?

LJ57 ECX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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