MOT Status
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130,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Washers poor
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Washers poor
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AL56 ABZ 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 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 AL56 ABZ, 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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AL56 ABZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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