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PJ08 CKU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 CKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 138,000 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 113,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,306 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,003 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,157 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,667 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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PJ08 CKU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ08 CKU, 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 PJ08 CKU registered?

PJ08 CKU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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