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AC08 PHU

2008 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,663 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,704 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,101 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,122 miles

N/s front tyre unevenly worn & also torn DOT = 0812 205/55/16 91v

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

front brake hose cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2017 94,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs have worn & lipped ( plz refr2spec)

N/s front tyre unevenly worn & also torn DOT = 0812 205/55/16 91v

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,596 miles

Child seat hinders full belt inspection

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (o/s also nailed & close to marker)

Under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (no liquid @ all) (8.2.3)

Child seat hinders full belt inspection

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders (o/s also nailed & close to marker)

Under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,922 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 81,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 80,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,187 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 PHU is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

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

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