free car check
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT08EFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
- 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 20 Dec 2026
- 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.
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe undersealed
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear subframe undersealed
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,732 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025 5 Jul 202621 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,615 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,520 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,110 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,522 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,077 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,729 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays fitted
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,907 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,544 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018 5 Jul 20261 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,544 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 2.35mm (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,777 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017 5 Jul 202614 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,843 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016 5 Jul 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,600 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,604 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 5 Jul 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,049 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2014 5 Jul 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,713 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013 5 Jul 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,972 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 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!
HT08EFX was registered on 2008-07-11
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.