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LC08 HAU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,387 mi
Last recorded111,387 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 HAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 107,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Excessively on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 107,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Excessively on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

NO OIL IN ENGINE !! TOPPED UP PRIOR TO TESTING THE VEHICLE

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 V inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 V inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,533 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,520 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,091 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,196 miles

very small stone chips on front screen but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,126 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,298 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,501 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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LC08 HAU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LC08 HAU, 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 LC08 HAU registered?

LC08 HAU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LC08 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 HAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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