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A8 YSG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,732 mi
Last recorded150,732 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 150,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 going to rear sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 147,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,480 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 127,470 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded at centre (chalk marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 122,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded at centre (chalk marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,793 miles

both front inner discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,627 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge close to canvas

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,013 miles

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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A8 YSG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 YSG, 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 A8 YSG registered?

A8 YSG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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