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AC08 PDZ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,873 mi
Last recorded64,873 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 64,873 miles

front exhaust lower flange bolts / nuts heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,755 miles

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

front exhaust lower flange bolts corroded

strong advise offside front tyre no tread outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2024 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread. tread worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut in webbing.also not returning. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust lower flange bolts corroded

strong advise offside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts perished(as marked) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 55,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,750 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,922 miles

front tyres worn on edges

under trays and engine trims fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 34,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

under trays and engine trims fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,454 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)

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 PDZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AC08 PDZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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