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YG58 PTO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,007 mi
Last recorded162,007 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 PTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,872 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 140,789 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,949 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,906 miles

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

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

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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YG58 PTO 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 88.2%.

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 YG58 PTO, 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 YG58 PTO registered?

YG58 PTO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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