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DF08GWA
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration DF08GWA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 May 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 156,754 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2027 19 Jun 202615 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,934 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026 19 Jun 202624 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,462 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested see fails (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,080 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear 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 (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,795 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,538 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,700 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 19 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,500 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,429 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,708 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016 19 Jun 20269 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,943 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,928 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,090 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 19 Jun 20269 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,314 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 19 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,138 MI
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DF08GWA was registered on 2008-08-08
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