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AC08 OPY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,052 mi
Last recorded169,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 169,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,053 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 143,797 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 115,903 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,582 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,515 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,904 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,890 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,274 miles

minor dents all rosd wheels

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2011 44,274 miles

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.

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 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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AC08 OPY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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