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392 UMH

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,774 mi
Last recorded13,774 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration392 UMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 13,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 13,774 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 13,493 miles

slight corrosion too underside including suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2024 13,110 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 12,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 12,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 12,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 11,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 11,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 10,497 miles

Emissions not tested FAILED ON LAMBDA (7.3.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 10,496 miles

Emissions not tested FAILED ON LAMBDA (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 9,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,150 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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392 UMH is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 392 UMH, 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 392 UMH registered?

392 UMH is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is 392 UMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 392 UMH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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