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AB08 XVF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,230 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 115,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension level sensor insecured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Major oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Major oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,008 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 XVF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 XVF registered?

AB08 XVF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AB08 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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