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AC08 KKU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,281 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 141,281 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 137,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 129,332 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2018 129,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 May 2018 128,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (Serious oil leak ) (2.7.2a)

Front Both Brake hose slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 120,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 111,557 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)

Fail 23 May 2016 111,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 111,341 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2015 101,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 92,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 82,822 miles

Both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2012 76,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre under inflation warning light on

windscreen damaged om n/s edge

Pass 24 May 2011 61,563 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 61,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KKU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AC08 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

AC08 KKU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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