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AK58 ERY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,861 mi
Last recorded173,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ERY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 173,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,936 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 153,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,475 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim destorted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' heavy damage not affecting view of road (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 98,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' heavy damage not affecting view of road (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,648 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre (tyre is of a runflat construction sized: 255/35r18 90w)

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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AK58 ERY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AK58 ERY, 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 AK58 ERY registered?

AK58 ERY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 ERY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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