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684 DK

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration684 DK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,630 miles

covers under car and under bonnet and sills covering components

Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,528 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers under car and under bonnet

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,407 miles

Central Front Lower Undertrays preventing clear inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,380 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2020 92,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe front mounting bracket corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe front mounting bracket corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner sidelight inop

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,349 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,984 miles

under trays, engine covers and sill trims fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,037 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,367 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shocker leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

n/s/r shocker leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,826 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres on 2mm

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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684 DK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 684 DK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 684 DK registered?

684 DK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is 684 DK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 684 DK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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