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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX08FCP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Mar 2024
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,382 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 197,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,379 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,379 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,212 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,179 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hose slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hoses slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hose slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber brake hoses slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,147 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,620 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202615 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,565 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 13 Jun 202617 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,854 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,820 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 13 Jun 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,175 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,113 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,598 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,751 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 13 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!
AX08FCP was registered on 2008-06-26
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