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LK08 VZM

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,104 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 89,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort is much lower than O/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,989 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged. 235/45/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished. 235/45/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255\40/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished. 235/45/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255\40\19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 66,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,452 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,625 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 22,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre 2.5mm approx

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,491 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread outer edges worn low

front and rear brake pads about 80% worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 20,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on tread outer edges worn low

front and rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,943 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS CUT

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,689 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

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 VZM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

LK08 VZM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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