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AB58 JAW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 JAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 194,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 175,147 miles

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

Central Rear Diff leak slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 29,689 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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AB58 JAW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB58 JAW, 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 AB58 JAW registered?

AB58 JAW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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