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30 HS

2008 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 HS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/R19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,265 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30x19 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,165 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,163 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,743 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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30 HS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 30 HS, 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 30 HS registered?

30 HS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is 30 HS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 HS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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