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AA02 ZMA

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 ZMA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 39,624 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,420 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AA02 ZMA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA02 ZMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA02 ZMA registered?

AA02 ZMA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AA02 ZMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA02 ZMA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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