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LW08 NWV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 88,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,096 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,253 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,004 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,472 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,945 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,285 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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LW08 NWV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LW08 NWV, 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 LW08 NWV registered?

LW08 NWV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LW08 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 NWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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