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WK08 JPF

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,625 mi
Last recorded147,625 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JPF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff, transfer box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight nock coming from steering column

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 7 Nov 2025 147,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, transfer box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

slight knocking coming from steering column

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,101 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose but no leaks and not likely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,688 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 5 Oct 2021 108,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,118 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,605 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2018 78,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,508 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges and grooves perished (235/55r17

offside and nearside rear tyres approx 3mm(235/55r17

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WK08 JPF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 WK08 JPF, 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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WK08 JPF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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