MOT Status
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150,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight and Subframe itself as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/F tyre wearing very heavily on inner shoulder
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge badly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AC08 PFY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?
AC08 PFY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 2008.
Is AC08 PFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AC08 PFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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