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FB57 LTK

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,905 mi
Last recorded114,905 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LTK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,905 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS AND WOR N TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 114,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,265 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,171 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,726 miles

0 emissions

Oil leak rear diff oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,949 miles

Slight fluid loss from rear differential, nearside drive shaft seal.

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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FB57 LTK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB57 LTK, 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 FB57 LTK registered?

FB57 LTK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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