# AC08ORW — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check AC08ORW is a Black BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (1995cc), first registered 2008-03-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AC08ORW — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | AC08ORW | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2008-03-31 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-10-07 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 16 - Fails: 4 - Pass rate: 80% - Total defects recorded: 39 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2024-10-02 16:30:35 | PASSED | 160,710 MI | 2025-10-07 00:00:00 | | 2023-09-08 06:18:20 | PASSED | 151,605 MI | 2024-10-07 00:00:00 | | 2022-10-08 08:00:41 | PASSED | 141,432 MI | 2023-10-07 00:00:00 | | 2022-10-07 11:07:44 | FAILED | 141,413 MI | — | | 2021-09-21 15:01:07 | PASSED | 137,423 MI | 2022-09-26 00:00:00 | | 2020-09-12 08:10:06 | PASSED | 133,979 MI | 2021-09-26 00:00:00 | | 2019-09-27 12:55:19 | PASSED | 129,710 MI | 2020-09-26 00:00:00 | | 2019-09-24 15:38:21 | FAILED | 129,648 MI | — | | 2018-11-12 09:51:35 | PASSED | 126,426 MI | 2019-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2017-11-09 14:16:56 | PASSED | 121,403 MI | 2018-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2017-11-09 09:52:42 | FAILED | 121,403 MI | — | | 2016-11-08 08:59:20 | PASSED | 114,725 MI | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2015-11-16 00:00:00 | PASSED | 99,977 MI | 2016-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-27 14:07:19 | PASSED | 85,037 MI | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-27 10:24:02 | FAILED | 85,037 MI | — | | 2013-11-08 12:40:30 | PASSED | 69,135 MI | 2014-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2012-11-19 10:31:23 | PASSED | 50,681 MI | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-28 13:02:57 | PASSED | 32,773 MI | 2012-11-27 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-01 12:12:32 | PASSED | 32,685 MI | 2012-05-31 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-27 17:39:29 | PASSED | 24,846 MI | 2011-05-26 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2024-10-02 16:30:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) **2022-10-08 08:00:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) **2022-10-07 11:07:44 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) **2021-09-21 15:01:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) **2020-09-12 08:10:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) **2019-09-27 12:55:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components **2019-09-24 15:38:21 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) **2017-11-09 09:52:42 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) **2014-11-27 14:07:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights **2014-11-27 10:24:02 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights **2011-11-28 13:02:57 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: some surface corrosion front brake discs - USER ENTERED: Oil leak ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AC08ORW is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AC08ORW. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.