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RJ08 SSZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 SSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,513 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,393 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,120 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,942 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 83,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2014 67,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,557 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 55,557 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,625 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 SSZ 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 66.7%.

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 RJ08 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

RJ08 SSZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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