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AE06 GAV

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 GAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 118,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 112,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,083 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,708 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,878 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer walls

offside head light has slight moisture inside lense

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f & N/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,960 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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AE06 GAV is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE06 GAV, 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

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What year was AE06 GAV registered?

AE06 GAV is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is AE06 GAV safe to buy?

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