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269 YPJ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,608 mi
Last recorded141,608 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 125,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 123,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,195 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls - 225/35/19 88w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (NS + OS ) upper central dogbone bushes worn and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 116,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling attachment bar on lower arm snapped secured but not effective. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls - 225/35/19 88w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (NS + OS ) upper central dogbone bushes worn and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2018 111,651 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,199 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,163 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,553 miles

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

Off-side rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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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269 YPJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 269 YPJ, 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 269 YPJ registered?

269 YPJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 269 YPJ safe to buy?

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