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AA08 NFY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 137,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions to clean

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,489 miles

parking brake just meet requirement

Pass 11 Jul 2017 122,514 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

play in offside steering inner rack joint

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

play in offside steering inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,272 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhuast clamp broken

Fail 7 Jul 2015 101,996 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhuast clamp broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust emissions smoke test too clean (0.00 K m-1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,350 miles

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 NFY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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