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ST08 EKT

2026 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,842 mi
Last recorded54,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EKT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 54,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 40,436 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,983 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,683 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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ST08 EKT is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Silver. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST08 EKT, 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 0 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST08 EKT?

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What year was ST08 EKT registered?

ST08 EKT is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2026.

Is ST08 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 EKT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST08 EKT have outstanding finance?

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