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HY08 HDA

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,357 mi
Last recorded116,357 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,357 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 19 Oct 2024 113,994 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 113,994 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,530 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2021 98,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks discoloured

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,981 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,732 miles

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

brake fluid looks discoloured

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,660 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has worn inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has worn inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,937 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres bald on outer edges

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside front windscreen wiper split and smearing

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,142 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 42,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seats fitted to passenger front and rear seats

Engine covers fitted

Offside Wiper blade is slightly distorted

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,814 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen washers lazy - still just enough fluid reaching screen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 17,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,605 miles

Sill trims fitted

Small chip in windscreen B zone

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill trims fitted

Small chip in windscreen B zone

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,609 miles

engine undertrays fitted

plastic door sill covers fitted

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 HDA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 HY08 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

HY08 HDA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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