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AC08 GSY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 118,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 117,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,360 miles

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

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

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,497 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,164 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,927 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,038 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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AC08 GSY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GSY, 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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AC08 GSY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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