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AA08 FVY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,265 mi
Last recorded173,265 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FVY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 173,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 173,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 164,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 149,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 149,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 134,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 134,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 106,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 90,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 76,491 miles

Emissiont to clean for a reading

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

Front discs have slight lip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 67,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 67,079 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 FVY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

AA08 FVY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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