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AC08 GVG

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,151 mi
Last recorded212,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 212,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 212,151 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 194,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Legal Limit 1.6 mm Reading 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Legal Limit 1.6mm Reading 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 178,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 162,740 miles

Unable To Carry Out Full Underside Check Due To Protection Shields

Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 132,592 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,592 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 108,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,769 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 GVG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

AC08 GVG is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AC08 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GVG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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