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AE08 FMR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 141,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,408 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 136,403 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 123,119 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,749 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,749 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 111,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,977 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 107,975 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Oct 2012 96,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,144 miles

four minor chips in front screen

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 FMR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FMR, 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 FMR registered?

AE08 FMR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is AE08 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FMR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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