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FP08BFN
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration FP08BFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 19 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,723 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,285 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,584 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,584 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,225 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 5 Jun 202614 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022 5 Jun 20262 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,415 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- all discs corroded
- cover fitted
- both slightly corroded
- all tyres perish
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,652 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monetaring light showing
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,779 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,635 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017 5 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,410 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
13 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,721 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,928 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,863 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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FP08BFN was registered on 2008-05-01
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