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CS08EAL
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration CS08EAL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,101 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,292 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
28 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,666 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,683 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc have glaze of rust from being stud (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc have glaze of rust from being stud (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,513 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,700 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,711 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018 18 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
5 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,274 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Pads very low
- Nearside front tyre worn inner edge
- Front Pads worn
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 18 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,053 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
31 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,201 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,201 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,130 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 18 Jun 20266 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,682 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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CS08EAL was registered on 2008-12-17
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