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32 XTU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,490 mi
Last recorded156,490 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 XTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 156,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 123,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 118,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 123,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,138 miles

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,523 miles

Nearside 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 24 Apr 2014 61,264 miles

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

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

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 23 Apr 2014 48,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,098 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,978 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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32 XTU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 32 XTU, 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 32 XTU registered?

32 XTU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is 32 XTU safe to buy?

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