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VE08 PFU

2008 BMW 320

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,446 mi
Last recorded185,446 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PFU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 185,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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 Jul 2024 178,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 171,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 171,181 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 160,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,294 miles

no emissions recorded.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,572 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 72,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,351 miles

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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VE08 PFU is a 2008 BMW 320 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 PFU registered?

VE08 PFU is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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