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AB08 BRC

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,345 mi
Last recorded181,345 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BRC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,345 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 171,374 miles

Central Front crack in window screen not affecting view of the road

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear been repaired (welded)

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

Rear child seats fitted to rear

Pass 18 Sep 2018 163,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 163,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 150,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING DETACHED (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing OUTER CASING DETACHED (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,132 miles

Front Pads getting low

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play on bush

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in bush

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 102,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,806 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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AB08 BRC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AB08 BRC, 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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AB08 BRC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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