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OY08 HLJ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 128,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 plus cracking in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 128,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 plus cracking in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,159 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,158 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,324 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,283 miles

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

engine noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 65,262 miles

fas not detected. no emissions print out.

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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OY08 HLJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY08 HLJ, 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 OY08 HLJ registered?

OY08 HLJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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