MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
both rear tyres wearing low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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