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L1 NUA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 NUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 79,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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 1 Oct 2024 78,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,814 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,566 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Bulb warning light on

Rear wiper smearing.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,566 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Bulb warning light on

Coolant warning light on.

Rear wiper smearing.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,590 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,782 miles

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

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

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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L1 NUA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 NUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L1 NUA?

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What year was L1 NUA registered?

L1 NUA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is L1 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 NUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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