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465 XUP

2008 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration465 XUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,304 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear nearside hand brake cable's not returning fully.

Rear prop shaft bolt's missing.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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465 XUP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 465 XUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 465 XUP?

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What year was 465 XUP registered?

465 XUP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is 465 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 465 XUP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 465 XUP have outstanding finance?

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