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LN08 GZG

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,086 mi
Last recorded191,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 GZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 191,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit also tread area @ about 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust clamp has a hairline crack

minor exhaust leak @ turbo and manifold area

rear diff damp with oil

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2025 191,086 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

4x4 warning light on indicating a fault and amber brake warning light on. Also run flat light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit also tread area @ about 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust clamp has a hairline crack

minor exhaust leak @ turbo and manifold area

rear diff damp with oil

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 177,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 175,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 167,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 149,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,411 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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LN08 GZG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LN08 GZG, 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 LN08 GZG registered?

LN08 GZG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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