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4 PTT

2008 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 PTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,387 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 55,376 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,166 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses over the rear axle have corrosion to the ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked nearside front corner . (0.1 (b))

Lower under trays fitted .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking nearside front nearside rear offside rear and offside front .225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is cracked . (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,172 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,649 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 53,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,756 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

rear brake pads approx 2to3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,544 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,536 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,618 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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4 PTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 4 PTT, 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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4 PTT is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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