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LU03 FCU

2023 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 FCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 22,960 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear cable tie round abs sensor hub

Nearside Rear calliper clip missing

Fail 27 Jan 2025 118,505 miles

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

4x4 light on dash

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear cable tie round abs sensor hub

Nearside Rear calliper clip missing

TPMS light on dash

pad light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,135 miles

Nearside Rear cable tie round hub ABS sensor

Nearside Rear calliper clip missing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad sensor damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2021 109,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad sensor damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,285 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,279 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 61,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,204 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,082 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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LU03 FCU is a 2023 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LU03 FCU, 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 3 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LU03 FCU is a 2023 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2023.

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