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AE08 TDU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 145,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,404 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 138,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,866 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 8 Sep 2016 121,037 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn inner and outer edges

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,736 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,480 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damamge, but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,027 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,434 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 TDU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

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

Is AE08 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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