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AA08 PFF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,928 mi
Last recorded259,928 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 259,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 259,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 245,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 245,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 234,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 226,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 205,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 188,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 162,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 145,950 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in upper and lower suspension rose joints

Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,043 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 135,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,394 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 PFF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 PFF, 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 PFF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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