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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL08KXO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 182,336 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,468 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- manufactures under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- manufactures under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,778 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- manufactures under trays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,981 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,423 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,923 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- manufactures under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,395 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,380 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,252 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,126 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under engine covers fitted
- o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted
- undertrays fitted
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm and cord exposed (4.1.E.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm and cord exposed (4.1.E.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- under engine covers fitted
- o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted
- engine covers fitted
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 25 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,739 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 25 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,743 MI
25 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,743 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014 25 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,072 MI
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GL08KXO was registered on 2008-07-08
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