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AC08 YXA

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 143,212 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

engine rough at idle

slight damage to front number plate

slight exhaust leak at flexi pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2021 134,433 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r spring becoming corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,543 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre side wall

Offside Front minor deterioration to brake hose

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,543 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front minor deterioration to brake hose

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,776 miles

Front both brake hoses becoming cracked

Front registration plate becoming insecure

headlamp units deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,776 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front both brake hoses becoming cracked

Front registration plate becoming insecure

headlamp units deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,905 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

front brake pads appear worn not fully visable

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,171 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges stepped tread

various suspension bushs becoming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,542 miles

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

inner edge of rear tyres at aprox 3 mm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,568 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 YXA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

AC08 YXA is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AC08 YXA safe to buy?

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