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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX08FVU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 01 Oct 2024
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,645 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Body component insecure Sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,598 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 on edges (5.2.3 (e))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2022 13 Jun 202615 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,926 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2021 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,045 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,710 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s & n/s front tyres worn at inner & outer edges [ContiSport contact 3 SSR 225/45/17 91V]
- engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 94v (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,131 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,470 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 13 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,470 MI
13 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,877 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,970 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,149 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 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!
AX08FVU was registered on 2008-06-26
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