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1790 NF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,395 mi
Last recorded39,395 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1790 NF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,306 miles

Tyre has wear to inner edge nearside rear

Tyre has wear to inner edge offside rear

Tyre has wear to outer edge nearside front

Tyre has wear to outer edge offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,507 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,848 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 5,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 3,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 2,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 2,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 1,991 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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1790 NF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 1790 NF, 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.

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What year was 1790 NF registered?

1790 NF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is 1790 NF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1790 NF 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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