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LR08 XAE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,200 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 123,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 101,770 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 92,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,834 miles

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

crack to front exhaust clamp

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,454 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,454 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,454 miles

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

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,309 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

O/S/R refelctor missing but lamp unit has inbulit reflector

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 XAE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

LR08 XAE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LR08 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 XAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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