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AD58 VJN

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,581 mi
Last recorded156,581 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 156,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 150,376 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,882 miles

Nearside Rear alloy wheel welded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 127,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,785 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,016 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 VJN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD58 VJN registered?

AD58 VJN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AD58 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VJN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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