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LR08 HWB

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 160,497 miles

4X4 Fault Light Illuminated

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 160,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4X4 Fault Light Illuminated

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,101 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 118,100 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF BLADE TOO LONG. CATCHES OFFSIDE BLADE SLIGHTLY AS A RESULT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced TAIL LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.95MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 108,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached FASTENING BOLT TO TRAILING ARM SNAPPED, PARTIAL STUD LEFT WITH NO BOLT HEAD. SHOCK FREE TO SLIDE LOOSE OFF STUD. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF BLADE TOO LONG. CATCHES OFFSIDE BLADE SLIGHTLY AS A RESULT. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced TAIL LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.95MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,956 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)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,956 miles

Nearside 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)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,442 miles

slight damage n/s front tyre on tread area

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight damage n/s front tyre on tread area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 36,658 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 36,658 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,284 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 HWB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HWB, 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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LR08 HWB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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