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AE08 JUB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

192,495 mi
Last recorded192,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 192,495 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 192,492 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play GOT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER ARM BUSH WORN MARK WITH YELLOW COLOUR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 184,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 184,105 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 179,371 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f brake hose is perished

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f brake hose is perished

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has play

o/s/f tyre is perishing in the tread

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 169,775 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 145,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,963 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre looks like its been shredded Need to look further into it

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 116,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 108,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 91,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 77,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake high

Pass 31 May 2012 63,294 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 31 May 2011 43,692 miles

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 JUB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JUB, 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 JUB registered?

AE08 JUB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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