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AA08 PDX

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,531 mi
Last recorded102,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PDX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section STRONG ADVISE !!! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 87,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,446 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,164 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,799 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slightly from differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,576 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 49,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,315 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,467 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,769 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 PDX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

AA08 PDX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AA08 PDX safe to buy?

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