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54 MU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,328 mi
Last recorded180,328 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 MU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 180,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 158,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 147,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 138,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 126,228 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray partly insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,629 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,474 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,022 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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54 MU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 54 MU, 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 54 MU registered?

54 MU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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