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AB08 KXY

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 135,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 133,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 131,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 130,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 130,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 125,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,812 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,008 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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AB08 KXY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AB08 KXY, 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 AB08 KXY registered?

AB08 KXY is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KXY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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