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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD08FRN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,789 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,265 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn out on the inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe, front mounting brace brackets excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,215 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scoring rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,050 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,228 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex setion (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel park brake (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,587 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose's slightly deteriorated
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,211 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202616 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,538 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,159 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept area (8.3.1d)
- some deterioration to exhaust front pipe flexible joint
- slight wear to ns rear lower outer ball joint
- slight deterioration to rear number plate
- silght play in os rear upper track control arm bush
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,231 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,430 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,299 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,921 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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FD08FRN was registered on 2008-06-19
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