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A9 OJU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,080 mi
Last recorded104,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 104,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 102,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 100,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,194 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,340 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both rear tyre's centre tread wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,018 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant light on at start of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

both rear tyre's approaching tread wear marker's

damage to nearside front bumper

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,023 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 OJU 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 OJU, 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

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What year was A9 OJU registered?

A9 OJU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A9 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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