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LC51 LOZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

149,778 mi
Last recorded149,778 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 LOZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,176 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,978 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,857 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,075 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 114,073 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2021 44,546 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,744 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,743 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,294 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,292 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,322 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,906 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,152 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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LC51 LOZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 LC51 LOZ, 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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LC51 LOZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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