MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator unable to check inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge & had tread damage
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge & had tread damage
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated front pads low (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
minor dents all rosd wheels
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads approx 3mm
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
minor dents all rosd wheels
rear brake discs worn
rear brake pads approx 3mm
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 OPY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?
AC08 OPY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is AC08 OPY safe to buy?
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