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AC08 KKZ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,589 mi
Last recorded121,589 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 121,589 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 116,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 114,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,172 miles

Offside Front tyre wall scuffed.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,002 miles

Rear tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,197 miles

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

Plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,617 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,617 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,241 miles

Both front tyres, very inner edge going bold and slight cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,571 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,770 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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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AC08 KKZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKZ, 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 AC08 KKZ registered?

AC08 KKZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AC08 KKZ safe to buy?

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