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LH08 AGX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,524 miles

Gearbox warning lights on

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 132,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,116 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 123,113 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,518 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,423 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm also smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,617 miles

both front tyres low

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres low

offside rear tyre low also heavily worn on inner sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,946 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket fratured

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Off side rear tyre has been ran flat slight damage to inner side wall

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,134 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,124 miles

undertrays fitted

x2 nails/bits of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,479 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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LH08 AGX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH08 AGX, 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 LH08 AGX registered?

LH08 AGX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LH08 AGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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