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GV08CYP
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GV08CYP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 198,898 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- front bumper loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 198,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Snapped off at turbo joint (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Bumper loose
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,274 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low not moving with adjuster (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,494 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023 23 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,107 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,577 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,523 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,653 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,969 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,603 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,119 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,931 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013Advisory 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)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,322 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012Advisory 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)
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GV08CYP was registered on 2008-04-11
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