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AE08 FJM

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 113,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel smell from engine

Pass 8 May 2025 109,682 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 103,934 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 93,629 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,319 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 82,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,350 miles

Front Both wearing on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi's. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Diff is leaking.

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,163 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished bald inner edge Large cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm Perished Small cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears are perished (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,030 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under shields fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,092 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,092 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,617 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 23,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FJM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJM, 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 FJM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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