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RJ08 LXP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,348 miles

Under tray limitations

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,363 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,165 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever slightly sticking

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,424 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal light mist ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

exhaust flexi pipe clamp cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal light mist ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

exhaust flexi pipe clamp cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear coil spring not tested

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,767 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)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,047 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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RJ08 LXP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

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

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