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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AE08FMR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,885 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,408 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,933 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 15 Jun 202620 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,593 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020 15 Jun 202624 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,715 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019 15 Jun 202623 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
20 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,889 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,977 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016 15 Jun 202615 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,955 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,438 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,074 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 15 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,144 MI
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AE08FMR was registered on 2008-08-19
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