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835 AAY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration835 AAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,512 miles

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

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,588 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 65,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,659 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass detererated

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 57,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,360 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,320 miles

o/s/f lower arm front gel filled bush leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,010 miles

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

front tyres worn on both edges and have slight tread seperation

rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,052 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

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

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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835 AAY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 835 AAY, 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 835 AAY registered?

835 AAY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 835 AAY safe to buy?

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