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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AX08LLW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 154,682 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,214 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2026 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,926 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025 11 Jun 202630 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,003 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,087 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Differential slightly damp
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Differential slightly damp
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,932 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under tray covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damage (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under tray covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damage (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,313 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
22 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,450 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear chassis/subframe becoming corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear chassis/subframe becoming corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,728 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,010 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal splitting.
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,672 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,784 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,524 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,280 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,005 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,974 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,458 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 11 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!
AX08LLW was registered on 2008-07-18
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