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AB57 KER

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,239 mi
Last recorded49,239 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 KER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 49,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,043 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,879 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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AB57 KER is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB57 KER, 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 AB57 KER registered?

AB57 KER is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is AB57 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB57 KER shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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