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AD58 ZZG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZZG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,815 miles

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 159,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,384 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,142 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,405 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)

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,649 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 91,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,533 miles

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

front number plate damaged

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 ZZG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

AD58 ZZG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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