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FP08FYN
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration FP08FYN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,557 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,772 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,878 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray fitted
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,124 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,985 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,985 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,115 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,667 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,291 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,690 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,690 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,399 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,878 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,028 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,784 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,712 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,712 MI
5 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,344 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FP08FYN was registered on 2008-04-18
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