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LM08 GXH

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,187 mi
Last recorded174,187 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 GXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 174,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 174,187 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyres on Cords (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 165,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,622 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,978 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald but 2mm across rest of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald but 2mm across rest of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,808 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,398 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,440 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,426 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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LM08 GXH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LM08 GXH, 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 LM08 GXH registered?

LM08 GXH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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