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AC08 PFY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,506 mi
Last recorded150,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 150,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,493 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 123,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 121,346 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2022 119,112 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,814 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,743 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 114,237 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,787 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,680 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,892 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,859 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 85,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 80,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 80,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 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?

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