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AA08 UVG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,722 mi
Last recorded183,722 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 183,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 182,975 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 176,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 169,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 169,788 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 166,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 166,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 156,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,609 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2018 114,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2017 106,589 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 106,589 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 83,377 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play to n/s/r lower ball joint.

slight wear on inner edges to both rear tyres.

Fail 22 May 2014 83,377 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play to n/s/r lower ball joint.

slight wear on inner edges to both rear tyres.

Pass 29 May 2013 77,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 68,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,529 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 UVG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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