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1277 OI

2008 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,986 mi
Last recorded12,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1277 OI
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 12,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 12,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 12,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 12,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 12,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 11,786 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 11,488 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 10,999 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 10,251 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 9,406 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 8,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 7,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 4,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,747 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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1277 OI is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 1277 OI, 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 1277 OI registered?

1277 OI is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is 1277 OI safe to buy?

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