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AA08 UUS

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,859 mi
Last recorded151,859 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,859 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Lower nearside and offside lower suspension void bush

Fail 19 Jul 2017 151,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Lower nearside and offside lower suspension void bush

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,385 miles

Front tyres worn and feathered slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,128 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 25 Apr 2012 67,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,122 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 UUS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

AA08 UUS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AA08 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 UUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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