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LD08 PLF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,908 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear perishing/starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2015 25,908 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear perishing/starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,340 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 3,118 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 PLF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LD08 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

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

Is LD08 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 PLF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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