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AA08 FTT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,141 mi
Last recorded126,141 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 126,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 148,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 148,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 125,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTT, 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 AA08 FTT registered?

AA08 FTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AA08 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FTT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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