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180 HKM

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration180 HKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 85,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,668 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,705 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,388 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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180 HKM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 180 HKM, 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 180 HKM registered?

180 HKM is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is 180 HKM safe to buy?

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