MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
slight damage to windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
engine management light on
slight damage to windscreen
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
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)
n/s/r tyre wearing low
slight damage to windscreen
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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What year was AC08 XAW registered?
AC08 XAW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 May 2008.
Is AC08 XAW safe to buy?
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