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F8 ACS

2008 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,338 mi
Last recorded29,338 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 ACS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 28,995 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front headlights have alignment deflectors fitted to stop flick up on o/s

Offside Front door mirror glass is cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,878 miles

bothy headlight patterns are poor

center stop light only 50% works

o/s door mirror is cracked

rear fog light came on when tapped

Fail 21 Jul 2015 28,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

bothy headlight patterns are poor

center stop light only 50% works

o/s door mirror is cracked

rear fog light came on when tapped

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

after market o/s fog light fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2013 26,485 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,485 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 25,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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 26 Mar 2012 25,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 15 Mar 2011 22,858 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,358 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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F8 ACS is a 2008 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 ACS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F8 ACS registered?

F8 ACS is a 2008 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is F8 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 ACS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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