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FY08 HDJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 116,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,489 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,249 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,963 miles

Transmission oil leak from gearbox sump

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,278 miles

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

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

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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FY08 HDJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 HDJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY08 HDJ?

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What year was FY08 HDJ registered?

FY08 HDJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FY08 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 HDJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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