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85 LT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,832 mi
Last recorded115,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 LT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 112,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracks and outer sidewall damage, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,327 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 97,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, 225 35 19, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,445 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,111 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,649 miles

nearside front wheel bent

offside rear wheel welded

windscreen stone chip

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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85 LT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 85 LT, 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

How do I check the history of 85 LT?

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What year was 85 LT registered?

85 LT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 85 LT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 LT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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