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4 TJW

2008 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,805 mi
Last recorded34,805 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 TJW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 34,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 33,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,232 miles

Central Exhaust system clamp cracked but still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 27,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 26,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,224 miles

all four tyres badly wearing on inner edges close to cords showing

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 TJW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TJW, 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 4 TJW registered?

4 TJW is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is 4 TJW safe to buy?

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