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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AC08ORL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,425 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner sill corroding
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,188 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise close attention to osr inner lower arch. possible major rust issues but impossible to inspect due to arch cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,795 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,795 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,303 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022 10 Sep 202118 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,499 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2021 18 Sep 202017 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,650 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,040 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,557 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 31 Mar 20171 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,435 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 1 Apr 201627 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,670 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 17 Mar 201428 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,268 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 28 Mar 201328 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,355 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 28 Mar 201214 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,011 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 14 Mar 2011You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AC08ORL was registered on 2008-03-31
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