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AA08 LRY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,197 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,150 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 205/55R16 91V Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 88,709 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 81,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 75,787 miles

UNABLE TO SEE ALL COMPONENTS DUE TO UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 9 May 2013 71,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 71,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 54,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,910 miles

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

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 LRY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

AA08 LRY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AA08 LRY safe to buy?

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