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AA08 NGF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 131,078 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake slight low effort

Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 119,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 96,867 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 96,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,632 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,295 miles

Front Brake Pads Wearing low

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN SO THIN IT WONT BE LONG BEFORE THEY GO METAL TO METAL MOT STANDARD IS 1.5MM THICKNESS WHICH THEY ALMOST ARE ON INNER PADS

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 55,204 miles

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

Front Brake Pads Wearing low

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

Non Repairable Puncture Nearside Rear Tyre 205/55-16w

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN SO THIN IT WONT BE LONG BEFORE THEY GO METAL TO METAL MOT STANDARD IS 1.5MM THICKNESS WHICH THEY ALMOST ARE ON INNER PADS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,320 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,478 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 NGF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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