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LV08 LSZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,295 mi
Last recorded77,295 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,211 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling on gearbox output shaft (rear) has significant staining indicating wear even though no play can be detected during inspection (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling on gearbox output shaft (rear) has significant staining indicating wear even though no play can be detected during inspection (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,647 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 22,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 15,505 miles

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

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

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 LSZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

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

Is LV08 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 LSZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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