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AF08NAE
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration AF08NAE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 189,488 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,510 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,547 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
18 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,809 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray and engine covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,933 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 15 Jun 202614 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,933 MI
15 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,703 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,703 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,278 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,346 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,070 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,409 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- play at offside rear wheel
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,967 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,802 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 15 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 15 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,553 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013 15 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 15 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,809 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 15 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,809 MI
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AF08NAE was registered on 2008-03-01
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