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SE57 HBX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 HBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 112,890 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 112,890 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front caliper spring missing

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

eml on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,240 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 92,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,544 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 72,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,260 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,260 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,644 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,542 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light,on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre.has a cut

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SE57 HBX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE57 HBX, 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 SE57 HBX registered?

SE57 HBX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is SE57 HBX safe to buy?

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