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ACK 630A

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 630A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front side windows tinted

n/s/r tyre has repair at edge of tread and should be replaced

nsf seat belt twisted

Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front side windows tinted

nsf seat belt twisted

nsr tyre dot code 3r8a hy6x 0309 osr tyre dot code h18a khxx 2210

nsr tyre has repair at edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,194 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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ACK 630A is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ACK 630A, 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 ACK 630A registered?

ACK 630A is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is ACK 630A safe to buy?

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