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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV04FCV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,235 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,802 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,531 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,529 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,252 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,754 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
12 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,790 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure Aftermarket exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,571 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017 15 Jun 202627 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,905 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Wearing on inner & Outer edges
- Engine cover & Undertray fitted
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,976 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,080 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 15 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,846 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 15 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 15 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,765 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012 15 Jun 2026You 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!
AV04FCV was registered on 2008-07-03
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