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EY08 LFN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 154,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount strut bearing insecure/damaged excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount strut bearing insecure/damaged excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Feb 2021 142,359 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 129,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 125,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine area ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,300 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bump stops perished

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,458 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,605 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,937 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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EY08 LFN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY08 LFN, 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 EY08 LFN registered?

EY08 LFN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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