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AE08 KGC

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,528 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread depth below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread depth low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,845 miles

High handbrake travel.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,502 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

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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AE08 KGC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE08 KGC, 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 AE08 KGC registered?

AE08 KGC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 KGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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