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LM08 WHO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 WHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,266 miles

No read out given on emission test

Pass 24 Jan 2025 93,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,163 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,461 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,363 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,060 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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 WHO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHO, 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

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What year was LM08 WHO registered?

LM08 WHO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LM08 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 WHO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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