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GV08DFN
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GV08DFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,836 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,344 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,346 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,286 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023 25 Jun 202611 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,604 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,625 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bold inner edge. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,523 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020 25 Jun 20267 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,523 MI
25 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,425 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,355 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,112 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 25 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,112 MI
25 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,885 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 25 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,620 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
26 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,619 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)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,939 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,521 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08DFN was registered on 2008-03-31
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