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LC08 SWX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,147 mi
Last recorded190,147 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 190,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 189,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 179,015 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 179,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 170,642 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 21 Mar 2022 160,627 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 181,013 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 142,875 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 142,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 124,513 miles

Front windscreen wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2017 123,525 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 123,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2014 113,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 104,184 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2012 96,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 SWX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 SWX, 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 LC08 SWX registered?

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

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