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AE08 FJL

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FJL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 145,286 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,131 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 127,980 miles

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.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 127,980 miles

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.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,966 miles

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.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,966 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,275 miles

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.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,531 miles

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.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,978 miles

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,408 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,357 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,637 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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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What year was AE08 FJL registered?

AE08 FJL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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