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AD08 BYO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,912 mi
Last recorded121,912 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 121,912 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play rear diff bearings very rough (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 121,911 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play rear diff bearings very rough (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 108,617 miles

undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Apr 2016 108,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 97,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,345 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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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AD08 BYO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYO, 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 AD08 BYO registered?

AD08 BYO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AD08 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BYO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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