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FP08FXM
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FP08FXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,305 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,219 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024 5 Jun 202627 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,534 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,238 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,679 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under trays masking some items
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under trays masking some items
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,746 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,560 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018 5 Jun 202629 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,091 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,627 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view strongly advised (8.1.2a)
1 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view strongly advised (8.1.2a)
- undertrays fitted
- engine cover fitted
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,920 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,694 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,672 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,750 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,355 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory 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)
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FP08FXM was registered on 2008-04-30
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