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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT08EFO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,015 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 133,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,592 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026 5 Jul 202626 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,628 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,384 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,709 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,451 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 5 Jul 20261 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,286 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 5 Jul 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,793 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 5 Jul 202621 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,397 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017 5 Jul 20268 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,525 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2016 5 Jul 20265 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,989 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2015 5 Jul 202627 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,041 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2014 5 Jul 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,968 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 5 Jul 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,498 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 5 Jul 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!
HT08EFO was registered on 2008-07-18
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