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AM08 FCO

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,810 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body surface corrosion

under fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,886 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 71,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 63,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,657 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,816 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,537 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn/ wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,570 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,985 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,592 miles

Front tyres worn on outter edges advise wheel alinement check

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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AM08 FCO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AM08 FCO, 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 AM08 FCO registered?

AM08 FCO is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AM08 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 FCO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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