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AC06 BKC

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

206,082 mi
Last recorded206,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 BKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 206,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 198,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 189,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 183,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 177,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 170,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 164,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 156,680 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 156,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 132,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 117,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 114,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 99,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 2 May 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

low emitter

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,280 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)

rear brake pads worn close to limit

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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AC06 BKC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AC06 BKC, 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 AC06 BKC registered?

AC06 BKC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is AC06 BKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC06 BKC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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