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AB08 OKW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,690 mi
Last recorded181,690 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OKW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 181,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 161,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 141,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 127,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 110,232 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 110,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,622 miles

Emisions were too clean to test.

Near side rear tyre is on 3mm.

Off side rear tyre is on 2mm, close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (205/55R16)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,589 miles

can not see all brakes

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,589 miles

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

can not see all brakes

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2012 78,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edgw

Pass 26 May 2011 55,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 OKW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

AB08 OKW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AB08 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OKW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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