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AF08 ONX

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ONX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,177 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 116,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,914 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,249 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,570 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,194 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,538 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 14 Dec 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 55,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,715 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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AF08 ONX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF08 ONX, 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 AF08 ONX registered?

AF08 ONX is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AF08 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 ONX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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