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AK58 XZW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XZW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,176 miles

Offside Rear side light not working another light comes on instead.

both rear tyres have uneven wear.

brake warning lamp on dash

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,236 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,105 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,581 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,194 miles

O/s/r Tyre Has Cut In Tread But Not Yet Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,666 miles

all tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads slightly worn

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 XZW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZW, 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 AK58 XZW registered?

AK58 XZW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AK58 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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