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LK08 VFU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,958 mi
Last recorded229,958 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 229,958 miles

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

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

Tailgate doesn’t open

Fail 20 Jan 2022 228,438 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due brake fluid contaminated . (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Advise extreme uneven wear on nearside rear tyre .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres offside front tyre almost worn down to indicator blocks .

Tyre size 225/55/R17

Pass 16 Dec 2020 209,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 174,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 174,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 147,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 147,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 140,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 131,597 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 131,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 116,834 miles

Aux drive belt is deteroirated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,834 miles

Aux drive belt is deteroirated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 66,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,490 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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LK08 VFU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LK08 VFU, 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 LK08 VFU registered?

LK08 VFU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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