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P14 JHW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,005 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,191 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 49,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 32,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,804 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 26,804 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,319 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,148 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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P14 JHW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P14 JHW, 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 P14 JHW registered?

P14 JHW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is P14 JHW safe to buy?

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