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AC08 ZAC

2010 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 3 Series86,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,393 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,858 miles

both front tyres are badly perished on outer edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,110 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres slightly low on tread on outer edges plus have slight perishing

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 29 Jan 2019 64,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres slightly low on tread on outer edges plus have slight perishing

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,093 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,187 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread on very inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,582 miles

Offside Front 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 ZAC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 86,531 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 ZAC, 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 16 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC08 ZAC registered?

AC08 ZAC is a 2010 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is AC08 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 ZAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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