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L71 TWM

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 76,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 71,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 42,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 42,676 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2020 40,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 34,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 34,790 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 29,034 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Nearside Front tyre excessively perished

Offside Front tyre excessively perished

Offside Rear tyre excessively perished

Pass 16 May 2017 25,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,328 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS TO SIDEWALLS BUT NO CORDS SHOWING 235/45/19

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,713 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 May 2014 15,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,873 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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L71 TWM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L71 TWM, 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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What year was L71 TWM registered?

L71 TWM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is L71 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L71 TWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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