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AB08 VYS

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,226 mi
Last recorded194,226 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 194,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,541 miles

exhaust front joint clamp damaged/ loose

Fail 10 Dec 2020 190,536 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake wear indicator missing nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front joint clamp damaged/ loose

Pass 15 Jun 2019 181,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 176,673 miles

Rear pads low.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 170,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 156,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 137,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VYS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

AB08 VYS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 VYS safe to buy?

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