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VU08 LHM

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,592 miles

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Front prop-shaft bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 83,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Front prop-shaft bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,033 miles

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector has damage

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor small end clip not holding gaitor in place

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

o/s handbrake efficiency a lot lower than n/s

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,573 miles

centre exhaust box damaged slightly

lower cat joint exhaust clamp starting to split / crack

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose on inner end (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,350 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

parking brake effort slightly low on offside rear but making effichancy

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,788 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,590 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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VU08 LHM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU08 LHM, 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 VU08 LHM registered?

VU08 LHM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 LHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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