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LS08 HBA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,102 mi
Last recorded100,102 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 HBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,272 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,672 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,079 miles

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

surface perishing to front and rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,667 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LS08 HBA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LS08 HBA, 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 LS08 HBA registered?

LS08 HBA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is LS08 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 HBA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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