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AB08 OKT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,033 mi
Last recorded144,033 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OKT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 144,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 133,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 127,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,521 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,690 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

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 OKT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

AB08 OKT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AB08 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OKT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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