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AA08 FWE

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,367 mi
Last recorded165,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 165,367 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 165,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 160,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 157,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 152,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 149,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 130,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 130,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on tread of nearside front tyre(INNER RUBBER SHOWING)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,573 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 2 Oct 2013 104,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,598 miles

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

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

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 FWE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

AA08 FWE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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