2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LD08 NWE
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,556 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LD08 NWE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 154,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 NWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (LD08 NWE) between November 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LD08 NWE Mileage History
- 17/11/201127,640 mi
- 16/11/201240,355 mi+12,715 mi
- 21/11/201240,355 mi
- 22/11/201358,480 mi+18,125 mi
- 12/11/201479,253 mi+20,773 mi
- 12/11/201479,253 mi
- 15/12/201595,877 mi+16,624 mi
- 14/12/2016107,801 mi+11,924 mi
- 13/12/2017116,805 mi+9,004 mi
- 08/12/2018125,558 mi+8,753 mi
- 10/12/2018125,558 mi
- 06/01/2020129,881 mi+4,323 mi
- 22/02/2021133,505 mi+3,624 mi
- 18/11/2021135,561 mi+2,056 mi
- 10/11/2022139,503 mi+3,942 mi
- 13/11/2023147,173 mi+7,670 mi
- 13/11/2023147,173 mi
- 05/11/2024152,949 mi+5,776 mi
- 25/11/2024152,950 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/2026154,543 mi+1,593 mi
- 17/04/2026154,556 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8,805 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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