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L60 LCW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,416 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are wearing low on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 129,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are wearing low on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads Mostly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Mostly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,721 miles

Front Steering linkage fouling Steering Colum Universal joint in Engine Bay (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system excessively rough On Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads Mostly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads Mostly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre is punctured.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre is punctured.

radiator cooling fan is on constantly.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,770 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread cracking/split

Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread cracking/split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,079 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)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,074 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,634 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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L60 LCW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L60 LCW, 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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L60 LCW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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