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AB08 OKD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OKD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake hoses are deteriorated

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,573 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,766 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer rim

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,201 miles

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 17 May 2011 37,420 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 OKD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AB08 OKD, 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 OKD registered?

AB08 OKD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AB08 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OKD shows 9 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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