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AM56 AAA

2008 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,753 mi
Last recorded22,753 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM56 AAA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,603 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,970 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 16,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,757 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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AM56 AAA is a 2008 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM56 AAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM56 AAA registered?

AM56 AAA is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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