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AB08 CAF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,345 miles

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated(on shock absorbers)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,768 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,383 miles

Both front tyres lightly perishing

Nail found in off side front tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,281 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 22 Mar 2013 36,463 miles

Deep cut in Offside rear tyre outer sidewall, does not appear to be down to cords.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,033 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 25,899 miles

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

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

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 CAF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CAF, 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 CAF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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