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11 SMD

2008 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,593 mi
Last recorded52,593 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,368 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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11 SMD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 11 SMD, 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 11 SMD registered?

11 SMD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is 11 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 SMD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 11 SMD have outstanding finance?

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