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AD58 XFB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 XFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 133,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 122,153 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 122,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 115,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 May 2024 115,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Foremost Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,213 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,430 miles

Nearside Rear repaired by weld

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,026 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,026 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,937 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer tread area .

nsr tyre wearing on inner tread area , and has a small cut , not exposing ply .

osf tyre wearing on outer tread area .

osr tyre wearing on inner tread area .

some mot criteria obscured by panelling .

Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,947 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 XFB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

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