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LG08 WXK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 98,788 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 95,935 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 95,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,860 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,175 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the minimum legal limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,541 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

rear seat belts not checked

zero emissions recorded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

engine covers and under shields fitted

rear seat belts not checked

zero emissions recorded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,851 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre has nail in

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,369 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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LG08 WXK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG08 WXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 WXK registered?

LG08 WXK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is LG08 WXK safe to buy?

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