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RJ08 ORU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,227 mi
Last recorded163,227 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 163,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrush rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrush rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 65,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,102 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 ORU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ08 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

RJ08 ORU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 ORU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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