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AD58 VCU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 May 2021 126,253 miles

play in both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

under trays, engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2021 126,253 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

play in both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes

under trays, engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2020 124,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine, outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 120,892 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 117,681 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 114,590 miles

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 110,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 107,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 105,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 104,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 104,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,605 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 VCU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

AD58 VCU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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