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AC08 ZPT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,557 miles

FRONTB FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

RATTLE ON ENGINE

Fail 7 Mar 2018 134,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLAMP WATER INGRESS (1.8.A.1b)

CLUTCH STIFF INOPERATION & NOISEY RELEASE BEARING

FRONTB FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

RATTLE ON ENGINE

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 118,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,773 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN

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

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

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FROBNT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

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

REAR DISCSC LIPPED & PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN

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

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

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FROBNT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

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

REAR DISCSC LIPPED & PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,967 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,853 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 ZPT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

AC08 ZPT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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