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LN08 OZS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 OZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,014 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,883 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2018 91,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,408 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,108 miles

Under try and Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under try and Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 46,286 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,811 miles

..............Thanx 4visiting us..............

O/s front tyre-wall damaged badly (sse n/s also)

Play noted across brake-pedal axis (on brink of excessive)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 41,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

..............Thanx 4visiting us..............

O/s front tyre-wall damaged badly (sse n/s also)

Play noted across brake-pedal axis (on brink of excessive)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,974 miles

Advise offside front tyre has a slight cut on sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2012 28,805 miles

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

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

Advise offside front tyre has a slight cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,793 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)

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 OZS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LN08 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

LN08 OZS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LN08 OZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 OZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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