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66 MWW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 MWW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 123,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 123,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2025 116,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,111 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust front flange joint in poor condition, not leaking at time of test.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 114,111 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust front flange joint in poor condition, not leaking at time of test.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 111,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 111,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 101,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,914 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (ball/j pin down) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (ball/pin down) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES BALD ON INSIDE EDGES & GOING OUT OF SHAPE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 25,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges - Replace ASAP !!!

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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66 MWW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 66 MWW, 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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66 MWW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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