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6842 BY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,775 mi
Last recorded56,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6842 BY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,670 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,773 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 41,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,708 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,923 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,378 miles

UNDER TRAYS ENGINE COVERS +PLASTIC SILL COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,129 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,596 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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6842 BY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 6842 BY, 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 6842 BY registered?

6842 BY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is 6842 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6842 BY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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