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AK58 FMD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 144,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 143,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 128,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75 % worn approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,329 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut,Inner wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,658 miles

Both rear tyres are 3 mm, and Offside front 2.5 mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,842 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,358 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)

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 FMD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK58 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

AK58 FMD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is AK58 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 FMD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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