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AB08 WZX

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 109,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 104,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 99,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2021 93,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel no reserve travel at all (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,253 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 WZX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

AB08 WZX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is AB08 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WZX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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