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AK58 YBD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 83,814 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,810 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,781 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,469 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,654 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,648 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 68,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 55,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,505 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 52,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,887 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 18,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YBD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

AK58 YBD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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