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LD08 FUY

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 FUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 148,500 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 148,500 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 139,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 128,035 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 128,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,410 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,643 miles

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,643 miles

Front coil spring inappropriately repaired both front springs located incorrectly (2.4.A.2)

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,492 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 39,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 30 Jan 2013 27,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,017 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED IN 2 PLACES BUT NOT TO CORE

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,306 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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LD08 FUY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 LD08 FUY, 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 LD08 FUY registered?

LD08 FUY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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