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AE08 TLT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,979 mi
Last recorded154,979 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 154,979 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 124,866 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,020 miles

Front Off side and near side brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,017 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Off side and near side, brackets to subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Off side and near side brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,737 miles

Front Both tyres wearing heavily on edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,276 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,895 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 TLT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLT, 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 TLT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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