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LF08 NKM

2008 BMW X3

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,114 mi
Last recorded213,114 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 213,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 213,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 197,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 181,834 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 173,757 miles

Front n/plate broken

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 173,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 167,091 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,154 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in window screen

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2019 145,066 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 145,066 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 134,163 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,347 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LF08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X3 in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF08 NKM, 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 LF08 NKM registered?

LF08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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