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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GV08RBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 11 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,902 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,893 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,486 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025 27 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,695 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,695 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear before flexi’s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Before diff (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,764 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 27 Jun 202615 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,023 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,848 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,562 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 27 Jun 202624 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,093 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tyres wearing outer edges
- Nearside Rear tyre going bald inner edge,no cords visible
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,747 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 27 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,741 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 27 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,985 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,463 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,921 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,796 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GV08RBO was registered on 2008-04-18
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