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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP08BVS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,179 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,616 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,216 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,121 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,978 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,487 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,255 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,381 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,650 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,089 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017 7 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,645 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,950 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,874 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,510 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 15,510 MI
7 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,486 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 7 Jun 202615 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,938 MI
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FP08BVS was registered on 2008-05-17
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