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AK08 MJK

2008 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,143 mi
Last recorded68,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 MJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,296 miles

all 4 tyres perished between treads

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,948 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 42,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,782 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 25,782 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AK08 MJK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK08 MJK, 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 AK08 MJK registered?

AK08 MJK is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AK08 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 MJK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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