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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX08HTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 180,429 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2027 14 Jun 202612 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 180,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,351 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR ARM BOLT LOOSE. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,900 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,344 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,636 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,439 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,439 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019 14 Jun 202617 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,439 MI
14 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,976 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,734 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear tyre has heavy wear on inner shoulder and cut in tread but still meets MOT requirements
- Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder and cut in tread but still meets MOT requirements
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,343 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 14 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,964 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 14 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,646 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,444 MI
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AX08HTF was registered on 2008-07-22
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