MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bodywork damage to bumper corner
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill starting to corroded, however not considered excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear areas of corrosion on subframe, however none considered excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY ON EDGES,JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY ON EDGES, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake lever travel high
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
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AB53 MAB 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 83.3%.
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 AB53 MAB, 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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AB53 MAB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2008.
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