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RO08 LJA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,287 mi
Last recorded173,287 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 173,287 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 173,275 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 169,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 164,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 160,229 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 160,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 156,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 150,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,513 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,425 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn and perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 139,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4x4 warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear bump stop worn and perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,836 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 122,765 miles

NSR Bump Stop Perished and broken

Fail 4 Jul 2015 122,765 miles

NSR Bump Stop Perished and broken

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,423 miles

Off side head lamp lense broken. Its not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,846 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,026 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 77,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,738 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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RO08 LJA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO08 LJA, 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 RO08 LJA registered?

RO08 LJA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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