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DL57 GCX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,698 mi
Last recorded124,698 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,698 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 124,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 115,952 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 115,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2018 106,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,921 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,835 miles

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

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

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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DL57 GCX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL57 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL57 GCX registered?

DL57 GCX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DL57 GCX safe to buy?

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