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AE08 KDM

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,909 mi
Last recorded182,909 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 182,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 182,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 171,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 171,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 160,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 16,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 152,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 152,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,000 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,627 miles

Emmisions to clean to register

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 124,356 miles

emissions to clean for reading

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,348 miles

Diesel smoke test passed but too clean to register on test equipment.

NSF tyre worn prematurely on outer edge.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,875 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,135 miles

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)

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 KDM 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 73.3%.

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 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 KDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 KDM registered?

AE08 KDM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 KDM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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