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PU08 LAU

2008 BMW 320

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU08 LAU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 146,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 146,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,117 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2023 121,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,307 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,794 miles

Front brake hoses just starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses just starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,241 miles

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,244 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,687 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded/cracked.

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Nearside rear wheel-inner rim distorted.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre tread is worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,947 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 40,947 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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PU08 LAU is a 2008 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PU08 LAU is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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