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LR08 MOF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 MOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 99,514 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 85,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 82,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,645 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2019 77,435 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 77,422 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 73,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,895 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,234 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,181 miles

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

rear diff misting of oil

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,181 miles

rear diff misting of oil

Pass 30 May 2013 53,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,160 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,510 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 MOF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR08 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

LR08 MOF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 MOF safe to buy?

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