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OV08 SYC

2008 BMW 330

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,342 mi
Last recorded208,342 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 33068,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 SYC
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 208,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 202,100 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 192,109 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 192,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 180,843 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 180,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,709 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 171,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 169,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 169,014 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,890 miles

parking brake only just met requirement 16%

Pass 5 Feb 2016 160,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,770 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 148,720 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 124,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise ns/r top arm slight play inner bush,

advise please check your oil daily very litte on dipstick when checked,

Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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OV08 SYC is a 2008 BMW 330 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 68,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV08 SYC is a 2008 BMW 330, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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