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AC08 GVO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,923 mi
Last recorded181,923 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 181,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 174,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2019 174,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2018 167,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2016 156,804 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 149,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 140,400 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 130,299 miles

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 2 May 2012 121,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,484 miles

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

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)

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 GVO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

AC08 GVO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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