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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP08FBB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 29 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 61,486 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
14 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,356 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,960 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024 5 Jun 202622 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,326 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,747 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,980 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,603 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,450 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2019 5 Jun 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,166 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018 5 Jun 202618 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,092 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,274 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,822 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015 5 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,216 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 5 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,623 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 5 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,026 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 5 Jun 202613 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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FP08FBB was registered on 2008-04-20
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