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FE08SYF
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FE08SYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,525 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,885 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,627 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,210 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,607 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022 4 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,781 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,015 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,994 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,033 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018 4 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,071 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017 4 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop working when fog light is on (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,348 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016 4 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,399 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,057 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,103 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 4 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,171 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,917 MI
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FE08SYF was registered on 2008-03-01
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