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AA08 UVE

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded , require replacing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,019 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (CORDES NOT EXPOSED)

SIGNS OF OIL LEAK UNABLE TO DETECT DUE TO UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,826 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,335 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UVE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

AA08 UVE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AA08 UVE safe to buy?

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