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AB08 VYM

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,404 mi
Last recorded148,404 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 148,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 148,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre agecracked and badly scrubbed on edges

rusting on suspension

slight damage to n/s/f hub at ball joint locating point

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2020 137,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated sensor wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated yellow light (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre agecracked and badly scrubbed on edges

rusting on suspension

slight damage to n/s/f hub at ball joint locating point

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,122 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges

o/s/f tyre agecracking in tread

slight damage to ball joint mounting point on n/s/f hub

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,569 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear hub bushes

surface cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear hub bushes

surface cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,969 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

AB08 VYM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AB08 VYM safe to buy?

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