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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AC08ORP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,024 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026 1 Nov 202526 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,132 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025 26 Sep 202419 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,129 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,816 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside 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))
14 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside 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))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,290 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 26 Oct 202123 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,836 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,856 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20195 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,240 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019 5 Feb 20188 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,030 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018 8 Feb 20172 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,968 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017 2 Feb 20164 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,206 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,717 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015 11 Feb 201414 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,353 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 14 Feb 201322 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,748 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013 22 Feb 20129 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,514 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 9 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!
AC08ORP was registered on 2008-03-31
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