MOT Status
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190,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front windscreen wipers slight smear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LC08 SWX safe to buy?
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