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LD08 NVL

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 NVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 133,411 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 129,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,044 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,716 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 109,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 102,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,424 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 85,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall, no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,809 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,748 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 14 Mar 2012 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 11 Mar 2011 30,256 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 NVL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVL, 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 LD08 NVL registered?

LD08 NVL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LD08 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 NVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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