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AB08 JHX

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,178 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2025 146,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,479 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2023 137,901 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 137,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,486 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be better

Fail 12 Oct 2021 121,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be better

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,665 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,648 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 72,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 63,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 54,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,602 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,078 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,819 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 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.

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