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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FY08EBK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,994 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS LIGHT ON
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- HAND BRAKE HIGH MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025 5 Jun 202619 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,213 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024 5 Jun 202621 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,695 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,962 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- off side rear abs sensor wiring secured by cable ties
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- off side rear tyre tearing apart
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,962 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- off side rear abs sensor wiring secured by cable ties
- off side rear tyre tearing apart
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,915 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,031 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2020 5 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,031 MI
5 Jun 202610 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,764 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory 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)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,898 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,961 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,833 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,958 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,656 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,185 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,252 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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FY08EBK was registered on 2008-03-01
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