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AA04 FRO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,564 mi
Last recorded204,564 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 FRO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 204,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 198,091 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 197,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 192,447 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 192,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 185,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 180,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 172,258 miles

Front exhaust front clamp broken

Nearside Front seat belt trims missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake effort just passes mot

Pass 1 Sep 2018 159,154 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 140,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,405 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,051 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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AA04 FRO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AA04 FRO, 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 AA04 FRO registered?

AA04 FRO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AA04 FRO safe to buy?

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