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AC04 TTT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 TTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 14 Feb 2026 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on bearing carrier slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear 7 pin trailer electrics not working

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,595 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,595 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,205 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,785 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,676 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,781 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 34,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,218 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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AC04 TTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC04 TTT, 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 AC04 TTT registered?

AC04 TTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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