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AA08 BEN

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,705 mi
Last recorded81,705 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 81,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 70,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,651 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,072 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 46,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,658 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,451 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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AA08 BEN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AA08 BEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 BEN registered?

AA08 BEN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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