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GF08 LFM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 117,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,507 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor to brake pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 110,507 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 Rear brake pad sensor to brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,448 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,578 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drop link gaiter not fully secure

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock absorber leaking (2.7.3)

slight oil leak at engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,187 miles

all tyres getting close to wear indicators

child seats fitted to rear seats ,

rear inner brake pads appear to getting low

very small stone chips to w/screen

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,907 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats so unanble to fully check seat belts

small stone chips to wind screen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r inner side light u/s

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,277 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,458 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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GF08 LFM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GF08 LFM, 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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GF08 LFM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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