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LC08 KXU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,088 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 88,088 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,691 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative airbag light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,962 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,944 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative airbag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,880 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 74,880 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,017 miles

all four tyres starting to deteriate on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,472 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,071 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 KXU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

LC08 KXU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is LC08 KXU safe to buy?

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