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LR08 WZU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,416 mi
Last recorded217,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 217,416 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 197,826 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 171,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 166,982 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front joint lose

Fail 11 May 2023 166,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front joint lose

Pass 4 May 2022 163,037 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 156,617 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 156,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working In boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 145,121 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 145,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip not fitted correctly (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 131,376 miles

Front both wipers clear but smear

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake lever travel too high

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,608 miles

fading and damage to rear number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,613 miles

Front both front tyres low on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2017 109,351 miles

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

Front both front tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WZU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

LR08 WZU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 WZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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