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AC08 KKR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,160 mi
Last recorded105,160 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 97,485 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (front) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 64,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,812 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,346 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,058 miles

All rear brake pads,except nearside outer,are wearing thin.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,016 miles

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

sill covers engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,279 miles

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 KKR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

AC08 KKR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 KKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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