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RJ08 LXO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LXO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 114,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 110,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,839 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 78,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 70,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,926 miles

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 pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,547 miles

front brake dicsc worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,332 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,332 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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RJ08 LXO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RJ08 LXO, 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 RJ08 LXO registered?

RJ08 LXO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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