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AC08 GVP

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,481 mi
Last recorded152,481 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2020 152,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 142,795 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,342 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear headlight mountings broken - but still secure in place at time of test

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 20 Feb 2017 116,430 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 4 Mar 2016 100,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,798 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,388 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 5 Feb 2013 38,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,006 miles

rear tyres 3-4 mm tread..washers poor

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 GVP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

AC08 GVP is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AC08 GVP safe to buy?

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