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AD58 ZYN

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,591 mi
Last recorded181,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 181,591 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 181,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 178,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 174,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 170,707 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 167,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,090 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,416 miles

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

front tyres scuffing on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres scuffing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,144 miles

Offside rear tyre tread getting low/ worn

Pass 22 May 2012 45,380 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part filter fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,448 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 ZYN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

AD58 ZYN is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is AD58 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 ZYN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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