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145,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle is fitted with manufactures under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavily worn on inner edge no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavily worn on inner edge no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle is fitted with under shields and sill covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AE08 FJL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AE08 FJL, 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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AE08 FJL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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