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AB08 HXY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,284 mi
Last recorded141,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 141,284 miles

parking brake only meets minimum efficiency requirement.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,262 miles

Bulb failure lamp on, no testable lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,232 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

poor running

tpm light on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers becoming poor

Pass 18 May 2011 45,216 miles

front wipers becoming poor

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 HXY 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 AB08 HXY, 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 AB08 HXY registered?

AB08 HXY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AB08 HXY safe to buy?

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