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SJ08 MJE

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 MJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 91,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 90,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,101 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,574 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,344 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,342 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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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SJ08 MJE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 SJ08 MJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ08 MJE registered?

SJ08 MJE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 MJE 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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