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AC08 LFA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,191 mi
Last recorded177,191 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 166,243 miles

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

off side front brake ,, both rear brakes binding slightly ,, brakes may require service

off side front cv boot becoming insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 155,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 145,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 131,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,026 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 121,022 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,471 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,420 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 89,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,137 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,137 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,401 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 46,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 46,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,827 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,295 miles

screw in tread near side front tyre

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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AC08 LFA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AC08 LFA, 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 AC08 LFA registered?

AC08 LFA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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