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AC08 KKL

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,197 mi
Last recorded190,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 190,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 183,084 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 170,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 157,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front small cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres worn on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,926 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AC08 KKL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC08 KKL, 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 AC08 KKL registered?

AC08 KKL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AC08 KKL safe to buy?

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