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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FN08RNV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,151 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,072 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,730 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,710 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,054 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,581 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,301 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,928 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre's (4.1.E.1)
- ADVICE O/S/F +BOTH REAR TYRE'S ARE NOT RUN FLAT'S FITTED.
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,125 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)
4 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,552 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,089 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,633 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,200 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,989 MI
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FN08RNV was registered on 2008-03-31
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