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AB08 HXV

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,556 mi
Last recorded154,556 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 154,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 149,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,728 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 142,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 136,079 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,008 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively osf brake caliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,270 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,270 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,603 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 117,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,070 miles

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

wipers leaving lines

Pass 8 May 2013 100,271 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 90,944 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 90,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,713 miles

Airbag light on.

Bad judder through vehicle.

Front wipers smearing.

Non genuine fuel cap fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,056 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 HXV is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AB08 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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