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20-JP-32

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20-JP-32
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,492 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,819 miles

front brake pads wearing thin 3.5mm left

rear brake pads wearing thin 3.0mm left

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,537 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall perrished and starting too split recomend replacement soon as

Fail 10 May 2013 41,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outter walls slightly damaged

o/s/r inner wall perrished and starting to split

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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20-JP-32 is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 20-JP-32, 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 20-JP-32 registered?

20-JP-32 is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is 20-JP-32 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20-JP-32 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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