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808 S

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,196 mi
Last recorded62,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,483 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 58,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted at time of test throughout underside

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,687 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,960 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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808 S is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 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 808 S, 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 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 808 S registered?

808 S is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is 808 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 808 S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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