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2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,319 mi
Last recorded72,319 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 WBB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms on

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,794 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,327 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 45,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,044 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 41,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,127 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,549 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 16,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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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48 WBB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 48 WBB, 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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48 WBB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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