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LM57 GXT

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 GXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 81,329 miles

Nearside Front propshaft missing

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,179 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2017 62,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 62,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,109 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 8 May 2013 36,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,491 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 16 May 2012 31,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,161 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

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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LM57 GXT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LM57 GXT, 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 LM57 GXT registered?

LM57 GXT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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