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Y22 JJN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,748 mi
Last recorded179,748 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 JJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 179,748 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 179,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 172,848 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 172,848 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 151,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 140,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 140,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,348 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 131,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 120,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,095 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on its outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring catching the sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring is catching the sensor (1.6 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,523 miles

Prop shaft front donut flex split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,209 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,768 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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Y22 JJN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y22 JJN, 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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Y22 JJN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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