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AB08 OKC

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OKC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 124,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 76,904 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2017 76,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn fuel cap seal split (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2015 62,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,954 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 26,285 miles

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

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 OKC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OKC, 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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AB08 OKC is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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