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AD58 XEO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 XEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 132,908 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 126,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,956 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 121,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 115,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,784 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 XEO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD58 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

AD58 XEO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is AD58 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 XEO shows 18 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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