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AC08 PFZ

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,934 mi
Last recorded185,934 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 185,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 173,972 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Headlamp fault warning illuminated, no visible fault found

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 173,972 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Headlamp fault warning illuminated, no visible fault found

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,891 miles

Covers fitted to underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 161,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,930 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 146,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

body damage

nearside rear suspension creaks

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,514 miles

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 PFZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

AC08 PFZ is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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