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312 FPJ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,402 mi
Last recorded129,402 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration312 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,657 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,593 miles

emissions too clean to register.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,285 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,801 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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312 FPJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 312 FPJ, 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 312 FPJ registered?

312 FPJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is 312 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 312 FPJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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