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56 DEB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,589 mi
Last recorded119,589 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 DEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 119,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,905 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside xenon washer sticking but working effectively

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 40,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre starting to wear slightly on inner tread.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,056 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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56 DEB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 56 DEB, 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 56 DEB registered?

56 DEB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is 56 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 DEB 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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