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AD58 VCM

2008 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

181,178 mi
Last recorded181,178 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VCM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 181,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 173,870 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,651 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 154,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 144,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 Small chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 132,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 Small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel test carried out reading too low to provide a printout

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,746 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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AD58 VCM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD58 VCM, 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 AD58 VCM registered?

AD58 VCM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AD58 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VCM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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