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AE08 HAY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,070 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 75,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,384 miles

Front Coolant leak leaking too much

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 48,615 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,237 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 41,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

thorn in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2014 24,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear inboard drums (parking brake} squeeling when brakes applied on rolling-road

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,006 miles

rear inboard drums (parking brake} squeeling when brakes applied on rolling-road

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 12,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs coroded

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 HAY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HAY, 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 HAY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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