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AB08 VXF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 89,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,503 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 76,954 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,792 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,371 miles

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,779 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,157 miles

off side rear tyre worn to 3.0 mm

slight wear on off side front tyre (outside)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,731 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 VXF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 VXF registered?

AB08 VXF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AB08 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VXF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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