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LN08 URD

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,587 mi
Last recorded130,587 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 URD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,636 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine tray fitted

rear end corroded

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,636 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine tray fitted

rear end corroded

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 121,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 120,957 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,614 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 110,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,075 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,023 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,931 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,136 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,244 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 URD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 URD, 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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LN08 URD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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