free car check
GV08WLW
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GV08WLW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 30 Jan 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
⚠️
57 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,714 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Bonnet catch not locking, but bonnet remains secure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,035 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,732 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024 24 Jun 202620 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,957 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022 24 Jun 202626 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,426 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel cap seal cracking
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,079 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,079 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,457 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,360 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,921 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,921 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,953 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,953 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,927 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,737 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 24 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,647 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08WLW was registered on 2008-05-27
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.