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AC08 XAW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,530 mi
Last recorded162,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 162,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread PLATE DAMAGED LOWER CENTER PORTION FROM EDGE (0.1 (b))

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT 128:143 KG JUST PASS

Fail 30 Jun 2021 162,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread PLATE DAMAGED LOWER CENTER PORTION FROM EDGE (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT 128:143 KG JUST PASS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 156,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER PIN BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 147,611 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 7 May 2019 147,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,959 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2017 130,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 May 2016 119,849 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 119,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,956 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2014 92,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,127 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 XAW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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