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AE08 KFB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,629 mi
Last recorded175,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 175,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 167,738 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 156,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 156,142 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2016 156,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs and inner pads worn

front wipers will need attention

Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 141,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 134,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 134,446 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,359 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 KFB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KFB, 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 KFB registered?

AE08 KFB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AE08 KFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 KFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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