MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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 ()
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)
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)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake pad sensor not correctly seated in brake pad
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)
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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.
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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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