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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FP08FXL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Feb 2021
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,303 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
19 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,102 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,711 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,068 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,358 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,279 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,988 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,986 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,515 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,346 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,346 MI
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FP08FXL was registered on 2008-04-30
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