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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX08FWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Sep 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 219,536 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- rear suspension corroded
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 213,843 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 13 Jun 202611 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 213,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,326 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 207,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,319 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 193,982 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
22 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 193,982 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,762 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyres perished on outer edge of tread
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 188,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyres perished on outer edge of tread
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,386 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 175,651 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F Brake pads worn 50% more than O/S/F
- Front Tyres worn on inner and outer edge
- Exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pad warning indicator cable not connected
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,428 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 171,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,499 MI
13 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,499 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,877 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 159,025 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,026 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 150,200 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 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!
AX08FWC was registered on 2008-07-08
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