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478 ADT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,518 mi
Last recorded50,518 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 ADT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,750 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,176 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 48,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

traction control and brake warning light on dash

undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,132 miles

Front Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,740 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,224 miles

all tyres outer raised edges worn

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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478 ADT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 478 ADT, 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 478 ADT registered?

478 ADT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is 478 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 ADT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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