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AC08 XAK

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,602 mi
Last recorded76,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,717 miles

OSF tyre inner sidewall has slight runflat damage.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,025 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 XAK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

AC08 XAK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is AC08 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XAK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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