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AB08 XAH

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,365 mi
Last recorded171,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 171,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 171,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 165,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 165,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 160,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 154,568 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,349 miles

Central Front Lower EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT SLIGHTY BLOWING

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 107,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2014 97,595 miles

rear both brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XAH is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAH, 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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AB08 XAH is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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