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LB08 SPU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 SPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,031 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,029 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,339 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 SPU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB08 SPU, 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 LB08 SPU registered?

LB08 SPU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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