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AC08 XAG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake flexi pipes slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 136,354 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake flexi pipes slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and small cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,498 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 117,304 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 117,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 105,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,330 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 79,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, also small cuts in treads.

Pass 5 May 2015 65,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhuast flexi guard broken

Pass 14 May 2014 57,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,174 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on in edge

o/s/f tyre worn on in/out edges

o/s/r tyre worn bald on in edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,550 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 XAG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAG, 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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AC08 XAG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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