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AC08 ZPL

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,205 mi
Last recorded141,205 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 141,205 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,753 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 137,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,968 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 133,968 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 131,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 130,151 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 130,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 123,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l is on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,106 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Inner 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 8 Apr 2013 51,960 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread cut

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 44,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,849 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 ZPL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

AC08 ZPL is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AC08 ZPL safe to buy?

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