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LM08 JWC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 111,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,103 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,993 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 75,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 May 2016 63,437 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 55,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 55,342 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 49,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 43,534 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 43,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,102 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,213 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,698 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 JWC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 LM08 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

LM08 JWC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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