MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge. 255/40zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On pipe along rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
stone chips front windscreen.
stone cuts tyre treads.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
stone chips front windscreen.
stone cuts tyre treads.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small stone chips front windscreen.
adv on off side front shockabsorber dust cover split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
adv on off side front shockabsorber dust cover split
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AC08 GUW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 GUW, 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 GUW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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