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3 HXC

2008 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 120,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 101,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge,tread not cut as deep from new (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,095 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 36,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 24,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,527 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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3 HXC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 HXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 HXC registered?

3 HXC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is 3 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 HXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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