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HK57 MZU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,353 mi
Last recorded137,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 MZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,353 miles

Central Rear top brake light half working

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 137,353 miles

Central Rear top brake light half working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,473 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,413 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2021 89,495 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,738 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (All four tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,392 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,854 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,176 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 78,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,311 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres heavily deterioated and cracking

Fail 28 Dec 2011 42,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres heavily deterioated and cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,939 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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HK57 MZU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HK57 MZU, 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 HK57 MZU registered?

HK57 MZU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HK57 MZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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