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NC08 LSU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 LSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 120,594 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,152 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 94,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 92,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,222 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 24,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 21,006 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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NC08 LSU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC08 LSU, 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 NC08 LSU registered?

NC08 LSU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is NC08 LSU safe to buy?

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