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PJ08 TJZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 100,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 92,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 84,828 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 84,828 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 74,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2017 74,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 66,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring most of the items for inspection

Fail 23 May 2016 66,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring most of the items for inspection

Pass 22 May 2015 58,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 49,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 37,483 miles

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2012 32,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,562 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 TJZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ08 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

PJ08 TJZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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