MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine intermittently misfiring.
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AC08 YXJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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