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AA08 KFR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,563 mi
Last recorded222,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 222,563 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 222,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2021 215,607 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 215,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 210,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 202,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 202,607 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 195,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 186,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 186,026 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2016 175,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 165,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to gain reading

Pass 24 May 2014 155,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 133,514 miles

traction control warning light illuminated

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 96,926 miles

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 KFR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KFR, 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 KFR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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