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GV08RBZ
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration GV08RBZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 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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64 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,001 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle arms hubs coils (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,001 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle arms hubs coils (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,164 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,889 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,383 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 26 Jun 20268 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective been welded (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,346 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- weld repair to cats
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- weld repair to cats
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- catalyst box weld repaired
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 26 Jun 202613 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 26 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,320 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 26 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,774 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory 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)
31 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,774 MI
Advisory 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)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,562 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,533 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 26 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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GV08RBZ was registered on 2008-04-30
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