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L400 UGE

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

54,041 mi
Last recorded54,041 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 UGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,041 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 54,035 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Nov 2023 63,040 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 63,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,517 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,207 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,207 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,344 miles

handbrake has excess travel

Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,048 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,723 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats restricting full check of rear seat belts

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 13,723 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seats fitted to rear seats restricting full check of rear seat belts

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,028 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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L400 UGE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 L400 UGE, 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

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What year was L400 UGE registered?

L400 UGE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is L400 UGE safe to buy?

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