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AK58 YRY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YRY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 128,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,583 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 99,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,863 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,899 miles

Nearside Front headlamp levelling sensor bracket adrift

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 76,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,729 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YRY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

AK58 YRY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is AK58 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YRY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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