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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GV08CXX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 11 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,330 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,888 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under tray fitted
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,937 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,449 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022 25 Jun 202612 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,828 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 25 Jun 202613 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear springs corroded
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,992 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 25 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,761 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,215 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,002 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016 25 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,039 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory 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)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,829 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 25 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,627 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 25 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,047 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 25 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,279 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 25 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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GV08CXX was registered on 2008-04-03
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