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AE08 PZZ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,497 miles

Nearside Rear Upper hub carrier bush slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,397 miles

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

all lights have tinting over all lenses

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,150 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,430 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 PZZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

AE08 PZZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AE08 PZZ safe to buy?

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