MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front headlight cleaning device defective
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner tail gate side light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both exhaust flexi in poor condition
rear sub-frame corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight cleaning device defective
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner tail gate side light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both exhaust flexi in poor condition
rear sub-frame corroded
Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp cleaning device faulty
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted and fouling on wheel
Offside park brake reading low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp cleaning device faulty
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted and fouling on wheel
Offside park brake reading low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
tpms on
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components
Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
mil on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AD08 BYL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AD08 BYL, 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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AD08 BYL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2008.
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