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AK58 ONB

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,113 mi
Last recorded172,113 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ONB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 172,113 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 168,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 168,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,626 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 151,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

slight lip both rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,554 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing lower on raised edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 24,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AK58 ONB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK58 ONB, 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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AK58 ONB is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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