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HY08 HCZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,874 mi
Last recorded156,874 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,874 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 151,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2023 143,226 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 140,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,951 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 19 Dec 2018 105,714 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,257 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 34,256 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,295 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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HY08 HCZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HY08 HCZ, 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 HY08 HCZ registered?

HY08 HCZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is HY08 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 HCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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