MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen chipped
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen chipped
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be better
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be better
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)
NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 4MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF AND NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF AND NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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AB08 JHX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?
AB08 JHX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is AB08 JHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB08 JHX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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