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BB55 CAL

2008 BMW 3

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 3100,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 CAL
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,869 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,634 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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BB55 CAL is a 2008 BMW 3 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 100,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB55 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BB55 CAL registered?

BB55 CAL is a 2008 BMW 3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BB55 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB55 CAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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