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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GD08TJY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,731 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,519 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,857 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,982 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,982 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,374 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 23 Jun 202618 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 163,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,501 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 23 Jun 20268 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,342 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,251 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 23 Jun 202610 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,102 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017 23 Jun 20267 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,713 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 23 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,234 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202622 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,081 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 23 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,601 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,175 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 23 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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GD08TJY was registered on 2008-07-31
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