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37 M

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 84,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2015 80,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,799 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,147 miles

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,781 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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37 M is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 37 M, 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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How do I check the history of 37 M?

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What year was 37 M registered?

37 M is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is 37 M safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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