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AE08 TKR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,668 mi
Last recorded172,668 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,668 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 172,064 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bushes - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 154,914 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 151,616 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 151,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake material separated from pad frame. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 145,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,082 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,036 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 81,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,732 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge & n/s/f tyre is 2mm. both rear tyres are 2mm.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge & n/s/f tyre is 2mm. both rear tyres are 2mm.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,099 miles

Front / rear brake discs are pitted.

Front / rear brake pads can not be viewed.

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 TKR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKR, 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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AE08 TKR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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