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YS08 FDX

2008 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,359 mi
Last recorded56,359 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3100,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FDX
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 55,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,520 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,844 miles

drivers seat tilt

Pass 10 Aug 2013 39,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,453 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,684 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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YS08 FDX is a 2008 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS08 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS08 FDX?

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What year was YS08 FDX registered?

YS08 FDX is a 2008 BMW 3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YS08 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FDX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS08 FDX have outstanding finance?

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