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AC08 GUJ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,840 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 66,597 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 48,987 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 48,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,688 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,593 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 6,828 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 6,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 GUJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AC08 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

AC08 GUJ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AC08 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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