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NJ08 LWY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 172,177 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,448 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 154,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 141,923 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 141,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 132,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking gease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2019 123,210 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 May 2018 116,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,546 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,810 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,749 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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NJ08 LWY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ08 LWY, 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 NJ08 LWY registered?

NJ08 LWY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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