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EF08 LVU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,907 mi
Last recorded142,907 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 142,907 miles

Vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2023 142,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,643 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 137,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,242 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,250 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 20 Oct 2017 85,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 77,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,476 miles

engine under plastic tray fitted...

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,445 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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EF08 LVU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF08 LVU, 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 EF08 LVU registered?

EF08 LVU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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