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LR08 FLA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both suspension arms slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear tyre treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,209 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,162 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 43,092 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,921 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,972 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,972 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,873 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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LR08 FLA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR08 FLA, 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 LR08 FLA registered?

LR08 FLA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LR08 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FLA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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