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7 UBE

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,982 mi
Last recorded56,982 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 UBE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,601 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,167 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,076 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,339 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,078 miles

front and rear tyres worn on esges

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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7 UBE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 7 UBE, 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 7 UBE registered?

7 UBE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 7 UBE safe to buy?

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