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AC08 ZPE

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,070 mi
Last recorded185,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,070 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 185,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 178,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 178,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 169,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 161,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 155,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 151,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 147,850 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 147,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,349 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 142,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,408 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 ZPE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPE, 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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AC08 ZPE is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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