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LV08 FSJ

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,482 mi
Last recorded96,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 FSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak from diff, but not excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,524 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all x4 round (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,571 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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LV08 FSJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV08 FSJ, 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 LV08 FSJ registered?

LV08 FSJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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