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AB08 CJA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,767 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,663 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,392 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AB08 CJA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 CJA, 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 AB08 CJA registered?

AB08 CJA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AB08 CJA safe to buy?

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