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SJ08 UZK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,035 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 162,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 156,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 156,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 140,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 140,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,081 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,816 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,036 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)

slight binding nearside front wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,789 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,204 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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 UZK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UZK, 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 SJ08 UZK registered?

SJ08 UZK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 UZK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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