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T7 PPJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 PPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 132,265 miles

Rear brake discs worn!

Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,474 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,128 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,306 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 123,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING/SPLITTIN G ON OUTER WALL - 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged SPLITTING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,734 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING/SPLITTIN G ON OUTER WALL - 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged SPLITTING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,823 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON!

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,816 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,628 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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T7 PPJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T7 PPJ, 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 T7 PPJ registered?

T7 PPJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is T7 PPJ safe to buy?

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