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AD58 ZYU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,112 mi
Last recorded139,112 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 139,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 138,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 132,593 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 120,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,162 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 102,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,765 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,224 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 ZYU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZYU, 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

How do I check the history of AD58 ZYU?

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What year was AD58 ZYU registered?

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

Is AD58 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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