MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3/4 length undertray prevents full inspection
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
3/4 length undertray prevents full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators
Uneven wear at the outer edge of the offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3?
Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT08 HLN is a 2008 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YT08 HLN, 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 YT08 HLN registered?
YT08 HLN is a 2008 BMW 3, first registered on 5 March 2008.
Is YT08 HLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for YT08 HLN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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