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AC08 YXJ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,250 mi
Last recorded157,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 157,250 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2024 153,609 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2023 149,710 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 149,710 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 146,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 143,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 139,862 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,790 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,064 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2018 131,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 107,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 107,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,889 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 YXJ registered?

AC08 YXJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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