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MJ08 TGF

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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 18 Dec 2018 83,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to sidewall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to side wall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread bar (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to sidewall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread bar (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to side wall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread bar (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,950 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,796 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 TGF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGF, 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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MJ08 TGF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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