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LF08 ZMV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,780 mi
Last recorded127,780 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,780 miles

advise tracking

excessive oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 127,780 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise tracking

excessive oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,944 miles

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

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

lip on front brake disc

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,890 miles

front brake pads wearing low

lip on front brake disc

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,422 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,422 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2011 32,416 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZMV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF08 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

LF08 ZMV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZMV safe to buy?

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