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AE08 KFS

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,021 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished and cracked in outer casing of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of offside and nearside tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded in mounting areas of frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,913 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished and cracking in outer casing of flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded in offside and nearside mounting areas of frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,899 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside flexi hoses perished and cracking in outer casing of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses on rear subframe swollen under plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in component mounting areas and frame mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe between flexi hoses across axle tube corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts wearing on outer tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,604 miles

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

squeal from belt area

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 51,054 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear 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 KFS is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KFS, 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 KFS registered?

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

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