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SY08 LUL

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 98,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,757 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension arms, links and components have corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance low.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 91,011 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance low.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,387 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 79,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 61,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,336 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,771 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,072 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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SY08 LUL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY08 LUL, 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 SY08 LUL registered?

SY08 LUL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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