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MJ08 ODE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,506 mi
Last recorded157,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ODE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,506 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 157,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,446 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,571 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,328 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,950 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 116,681 miles

PROP COUPLING SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 102,308 miles

engine mal. lamp on

Pass 22 May 2015 89,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 77,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 64,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,475 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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MJ08 ODE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ08 ODE, 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 MJ08 ODE registered?

MJ08 ODE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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