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LB08 SZU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,587 mi
Last recorded141,587 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,587 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2022 135,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,537 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,065 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,265 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,260 miles

n/s/r tyre has had a repair

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,486 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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LB08 SZU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue 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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

LB08 SZU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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