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LF58 YDU

2008 BMW 3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3100,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF58 YDU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,547 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 61,837 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

headlamp damaged slight movement

headlight cleaning device inoperative

osf wing cracked split but not likely to cause injury

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,988 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 45,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,614 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 41,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,456 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 24,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 21,453 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,623 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 16,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,798 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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LF58 YDU is a 2008 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 LF58 YDU, 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 LF58 YDU registered?

LF58 YDU is a 2008 BMW 3, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is LF58 YDU safe to buy?

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