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AE08 SDO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,811 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 81,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread low

Nearside Front suspension shock leaking

Offside Front Inner tyre tread low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,480 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 24 Jun 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front screen cracked on n/s edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,401 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 23,425 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 23,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 SDO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SDO, 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

How do I check the history of AE08 SDO?

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What year was AE08 SDO registered?

AE08 SDO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AE08 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SDO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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