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AB08 JER

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,356 mi
Last recorded225,356 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2022 225,356 miles

All rear suspension components corroded and All bushes deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 214,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 214,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 210,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 210,074 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 205,329 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 205,329 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 197,240 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced brackets slightly cracked. (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 180,885 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 180,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 169,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 158,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 141,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,881 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 JER is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JER, 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 JER is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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