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AC08 GRF

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,747 mi
Last recorded115,747 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 115,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 113,116 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm has slight play in the inner bush

Rear both rear tyres wearing thin on the inner tread depth

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated/cracking

slight swelling on the n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes. no corrosion visible

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also outer side wall has slight cut's an wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement low ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve damaged i recommend to change soon (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 79,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also outer side wall has slight cut's an wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement low ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve damaged i recommend to change soon (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 57,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,147 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inside shoulders.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,839 miles

nearside rear tyre at 4mm all other tyres are new

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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AC08 GRF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AC08 GRF, 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 AC08 GRF registered?

AC08 GRF is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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