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LS57 XBR

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XBR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,675 miles

Front Crank pulley split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,848 miles

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

crank pulley split

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,809 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,705 miles

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,209 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,276 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre has deep cut outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2014 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer tyre wall no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,706 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut on sidewall recomend replacement

Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,864 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,212 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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LS57 XBR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS57 XBR, 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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What year was LS57 XBR registered?

LS57 XBR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LS57 XBR safe to buy?

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