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A9 MVP

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,723 mi
Last recorded163,723 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MVP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 163,723 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,414 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 149,897 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 143,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,773 miles

multiple suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 130,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 125,267 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 110,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 97,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 16 May 2016 85,915 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 16 May 2016 85,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 28 May 2015 81,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 76,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,199 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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A9 MVP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A9 MVP, 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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A9 MVP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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