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422 MOD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 MOD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 111,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,444 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,333 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,521 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,589 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords

offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,003 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,778 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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422 MOD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 422 MOD, 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 422 MOD registered?

422 MOD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is 422 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 422 MOD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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