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L4 OUT

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,666 mi
Last recorded172,666 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 172,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 160,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,489 miles

Advise o,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2016 113,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 107,150 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 107,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,431 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,420 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,864 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall-n/s/f tyre near limit-n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-both rear tyres worn on inner edge-

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,429 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 66,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,789 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L4 OUT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 L4 OUT, 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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L4 OUT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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