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ABM 85

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 85
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 82,760 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel cap seal worn

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal worn

Fail 3 Sep 2021 80,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 75,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face / edge / wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PARK BRAKE READINGS: 130 / 110 EFF = 14%

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os; slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre cracking on inner wall to tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,647 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 27,647 miles

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

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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ABM 85 is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABM 85, 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 ABM 85 registered?

ABM 85 is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is ABM 85 safe to buy?

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