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2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 GW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 93,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 88,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 88,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 84,193 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 84,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage at rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage at rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 68,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 61,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,980 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,103 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge badly (255/35/19/88y run flat)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge badly (255/35/19/88y run flat)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,383 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 16,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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26 GW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 26 GW, 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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26 GW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is 26 GW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 GW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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