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AX08HTD
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AX08HTD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,826 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025 14 Jun 20263 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,809 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,875 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under covers making inspection
- hand brake lever warn light faulty
- both diff drive shaft seal slightly leaking
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,875 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under covers making inspection
- hand brake lever warn light faulty
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both diff drive shaft seal slightly leaking
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,604 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2022Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,960 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted obscuring some components.
- Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,823 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undercovers fitted making inspection difficult
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,153 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- underbody, engine and sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing down
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,616 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake discs corroded
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,111 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,217 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016 14 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,190 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015 14 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,184 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015 14 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,422 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 14 Jun 202610 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,724 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 14 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,422 MI
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AX08HTD was registered on 2008-07-11
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