MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
little spare reserve travel on handbrake.
shock absorbers worn ,slight misting off oil.
wear in shock absorber top mounts.
wear inner rack joints.
wear to front bottom ball joints,
wear to suspension ball joint bushes and link arms.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
damage to nearside front wing
engine /gearbox oil leaks
front brake pads worn thin
ofside and nearside front tyres worn low on the edges
play in both lower suspension bushes.
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
damage to nearside front wing
emissions tested,and passed no printout
engine /gearbox oil leaks
front brake pads worn thin
ofside and nearside front tyres worn low on the edges
play in both lower suspension bushes.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 VXZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
AB08 VXZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 July 2008.
Is AB08 VXZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB08 VXZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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