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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP08BTY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 03 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2027 5 Jun 20262 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,991 MI
5 Jun 20262 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) 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))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,821 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays missing
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays missing
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,354 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear fog light dim
- Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,345 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,284 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,419 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,161 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018 5 Jun 202613 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,037 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,219 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,043 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,462 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 5 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,124 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 5 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,793 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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FP08BTY was registered on 2008-05-20
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