CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL08 OVC

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,349 mi
Last recorded187,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 187,349 miles

4x4 light illuminating.

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd stop light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips on O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 172,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 163,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,556 miles

Both wipers deteriated

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 150,556 miles

Both wipers deteriated

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,109 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on 2.0mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Minor damage/clip dislodged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,030 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Jan 2015 61,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 61,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,747 miles

puncture nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,943 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL08 OVC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LL08 OVC, 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

How do I check the history of LL08 OVC?

You can check the full history of LL08 OVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL08 OVC registered?

LL08 OVC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is LL08 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 OVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LL08 OVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL08 OVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.