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AD06 MTD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,418 mi
Last recorded58,418 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 MTD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 58,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Handbrake noisy on application

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer shoulder. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,215 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 17,923 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,859 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 15,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,408 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD06 MTD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AD06 MTD, 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 AD06 MTD registered?

AD06 MTD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AD06 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 MTD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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