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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL08XFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Mar 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,277 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,489 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,129 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,236 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear seats not tested due to being folded down with tools on top of
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,817 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
23 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,142 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
21 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,218 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,568 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 15 Jun 20268 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,639 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018 15 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,090 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,988 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,228 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,314 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,287 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 15 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,840 MI
15 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,840 MI
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GL08XFN was registered on 2008-06-30
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