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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL08XEV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,063 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- undertray fitted
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,360 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,173 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024 16 Jun 202623 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,985 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022 16 Jun 202626 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,583 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 16 Jun 202623 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,554 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray and engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,616 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 16 Jun 20268 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,596 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 16 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,194 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017 16 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,285 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016 16 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,207 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 16 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,207 MI
16 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,256 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 16 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,332 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,276 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,276 MI
16 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,134 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL08XEV was registered on 2008-06-30
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