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AC08 XAO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,126 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,374 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning light on constant ( amber)

Engine management light on constant

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,788 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 XAO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

AC08 XAO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AC08 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XAO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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