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SJ04 POT

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,934 mi
Last recorded110,934 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 POT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 110,934 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2026 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2025 104,397 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 104,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 96,991 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 96,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 90,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 80,406 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 65,213 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,607 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,078 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 6 Jan 2016 45,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 38,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 32,384 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,045 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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SJ04 POT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SJ04 POT, 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 SJ04 POT registered?

SJ04 POT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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