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AD58 ZXY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,421 mi
Last recorded119,421 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 118,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,353 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge has major wear

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut cord not exposed

Offside Front Inner tyre edge has major wear

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut cord not exposed

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 109,986 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge has major wear

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut cord not exposed

Offside Front Inner tyre edge has major wear

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut cord not exposed

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,377 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,712 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,521 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn & front tyre wear low.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,390 miles

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

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

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 ZXY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

AD58 ZXY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AD58 ZXY safe to buy?

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