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EN57 SYC

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,039 mi
Last recorded172,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 172,039 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 172,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 162,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,368 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 145,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,724 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 130,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 125,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 121,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,836 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,665 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,239 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Nov 2012 43,239 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,139 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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EN57 SYC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EN57 SYC, 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 EN57 SYC registered?

EN57 SYC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is EN57 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 SYC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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