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222 LP

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,276 mi
Last recorded91,276 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 LP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 91,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,913 miles

front tyres cracking on tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,571 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,019 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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222 LP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 222 LP, 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 222 LP registered?

222 LP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 222 LP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 LP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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