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FV08EOS
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration FV08EOS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 02 Jan 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,662 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, cracking and has cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, cracking and has cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,870 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,635 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
27 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached And arm excessively bent (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Tie rod excessively bent (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,184 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,303 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,952 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen on driver side has small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,952 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen on driver side has small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,108 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,108 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,072 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,430 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,436 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear tyres close to legal limit
- oil leak
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,747 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,653 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,243 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202629 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,405 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,888 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 4 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,087 MI
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FV08EOS was registered on 2008-04-25
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