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YT08 HLN

2008 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,925 mi
Last recorded157,925 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3100,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HLN
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 157,925 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 157,923 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,557 miles

3/4 length undertray prevents full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2018 148,351 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,085 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,308 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,308 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,658 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,505 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,813 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Uneven wear at the outer edge of the offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,852 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 HLN registered?

YT08 HLN is a 2008 BMW 3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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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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