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LF08 ZRZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,976 mi
Last recorded133,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 133,976 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 133,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 123,710 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 91,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,083 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

engine,under-tray,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,685 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,685 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,933 miles

front tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,442 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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LF08 ZRZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

LF08 ZRZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ZRZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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