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FP08FAO
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FP08FAO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Apr 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
13
Passes
3
Failures
81.25%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshields deteriorated
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,892 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,119 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging off (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light coming from reverse light thats on all the time (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy snapped (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,227 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,689 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,503 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,836 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,679 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 5 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,884 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 5 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,603 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,603 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,607 MI
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FP08FAO was registered on 2008-04-19
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