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BC57 HPN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 119,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 119,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 103,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,797 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 75,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,342 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 25,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 25,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,611 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012
Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,556 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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BC57 HPN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BC57 HPN, 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 BC57 HPN registered?

BC57 HPN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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