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AB08 XGK

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,751 mi
Last recorded131,751 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,060 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 128,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 123,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 105,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,492 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 XGK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

AB08 XGK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is AB08 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XGK shows 12 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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