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LM57 JCJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,320 mi
Last recorded135,320 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 JCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 135,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 128,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 120,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,123 miles

Emission Too Clean

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower seating areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,075 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 R 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 235/45 R 19

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 68,075 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 R 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges 235/45 R 19

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 57,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 R 19 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,166 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,166 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 12,547 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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LM57 JCJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JCJ, 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 JCJ registered?

LM57 JCJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is LM57 JCJ safe to buy?

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