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AK58 XWT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XWT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 68,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 47,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

fuel cap strap missing

nearside front jacking block missing / offside front damaged/loose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + bald on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge + small cut on outer wall

rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,417 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 26,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 18,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 7,681 miles

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 XWT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

AK58 XWT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AK58 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XWT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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