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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP08FBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Jun 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,705 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 186,938 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine breather pipe split
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 186,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end to steering arm locking bolt broken (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine breather pipe split
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,146 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory 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))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 161,895 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 161,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,365 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,427 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 5 Jun 20262 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,747 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,106 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016 5 Jun 202628 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,836 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,051 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,474 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,736 MI
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FP08FBO was registered on 2008-05-03
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