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LG08 YEB

2008 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 92,356 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,856 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 36,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,156 miles

emission too clean unable to obtain any emission readings

Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,352 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall but cord or ply not exposed

Fail 9 Aug 2011 11,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall but cord or ply not exposed

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 YEB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green 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 LG08 YEB, 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 LG08 YEB registered?

LG08 YEB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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