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LB08 FVF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024
Pass 14 Aug 2022 119,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 48,036 miles

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

Nearside 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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LB08 FVF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB08 FVF, 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 LB08 FVF registered?

LB08 FVF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is LB08 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 FVF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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