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AB08 OLR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,200 mi
Last recorded109,200 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 75,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 69,147 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 56,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,505 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,366 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 OLR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 OLR registered?

AB08 OLR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AB08 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OLR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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