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8244 TR

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,172 mi
Last recorded189,172 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8244 TR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 182,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 172,449 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 165,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 165,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 155,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 145,168 miles

Both front brake hoses split cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2020 138,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/49/r17 Michelin 1.6 to 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on limit inner edge and centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on limit inner edge and centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Jacking block is missing N/S/R Jacking block is damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,784 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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8244 TR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 8244 TR, 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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8244 TR is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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