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AL55 EYB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,095 mi
Last recorded169,095 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 EYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 169,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle joint in hub , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle joint in hub , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2019 154,704 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 154,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 140,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,075 miles

Front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 126,691 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% Worn (3.5.1g)

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

Front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 108,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 108,580 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F Tyre bold on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,645 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 93,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 65,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,908 miles

Nearside front brake pad sensor not correctly seated in brake pad

Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,908 miles

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

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 225/40/ZR18(88Y)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 255/35/ZR18(94Y)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake pad sensor not correctly seated in brake pad

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,640 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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AL55 EYB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AL55 EYB, 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

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What year was AL55 EYB registered?

AL55 EYB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is AL55 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 EYB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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