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AA08 ATA

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,865 mi
Last recorded224,865 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ATA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 224,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 224,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 210,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 206,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 206,308 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 201,803 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 201,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 189,177 miles

rear pads worn low-rear x2 axle bushes perished-

Pass 26 Mar 2015 176,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,431 miles

hand brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AA08 ATA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series 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 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,521 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 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 ATA, 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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AA08 ATA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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