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AC08 GUG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,230 mi
Last recorded144,230 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Repeater loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 144,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Repeater loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 136,297 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 126,898 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 126,878 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 126,878 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,802 miles

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,396 miles

Central Rear propshaft to diff rubber coupling perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall no cords showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,118 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken, system still supported

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,587 miles

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

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 GUG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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