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766 EMJ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,812 mi
Last recorded71,812 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration766 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,812 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 66,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 66,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 58,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 53,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 48,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 41,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 35,458 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,089 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 25,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,602 miles

Rear tyres wearing a step on inside edges, wear pattern typical for underinflation

Tyre pressure monitoring system appears to be faulty. Tyres all appear to be underinflated but warning light is not on.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,170 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 4,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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766 EMJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 766 EMJ, 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 766 EMJ registered?

766 EMJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is 766 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 766 EMJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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