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AA08 PEO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,243 mi
Last recorded163,243 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,243 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

offside inner side light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,443 miles

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

under covers

Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 131,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' cradle (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,542 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Front Wheel inner rim flatspot

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Front Wheel inner rim flatspot

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,833 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,083 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 PEO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PEO, 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 PEO registered?

AA08 PEO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AA08 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 PEO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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