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AM08XVL
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration AM08XVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,220 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2025Advisory 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))
19 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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))
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,841 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Bonnet struts weak may fall and injury someone working underneath the bonnet
- Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe flange badly corroded away and bolts also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Reverse light not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front axle (front lower arm) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front axle (front lower arm) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe flange badly corroded away and bolts also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Bonnet struts weak may fall and injury someone working underneath the bonnet
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Reverse light not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,263 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,242 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,443 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,317 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroding
- engine and under trays fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 88Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroding
- engine and under trays fitted
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,393 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
- covers fitted obscuring some components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,680 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
- engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,642 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
- undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
- oil film on base of gearbox
- both headlamp washers not working
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
- Rear both brake discs slightly worn
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,816 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,643 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015 14 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,852 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,688 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,983 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 14 Jun 202612 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,340 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AM08XVL was registered on 2008-03-28
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