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LE08 HBD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HBD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 100,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,111 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,111 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,798 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Engine oil level low

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))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,420 miles

Front and rear discs and pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 69,420 miles

Front and rear discs and pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,879 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 62,868 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 59,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake lamp fuse substitute light working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides x2 slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 53,795 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,735 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 May 2015 38,040 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,665 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 16,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LE08 HBD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black 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 LE08 HBD, 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 LE08 HBD registered?

LE08 HBD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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