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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DF08VEH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,157 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi x2 (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,936 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,066 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF , OSF , NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,598 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,598 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,093 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022 19 Jun 202621 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,459 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,677 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020 19 Jun 202621 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,679 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019 19 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,441 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018 19 Jun 202623 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,541 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017 19 Jun 202625 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,754 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016 19 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,355 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 19 Jun 20265 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,355 MI
19 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,426 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015 19 Jun 20261 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,426 MI
19 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,410 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,410 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,280 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,283 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 19 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,283 MI
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DF08VEH was registered on 2008-04-21
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