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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT08KTO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 25 Apr 2025
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,762 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,620 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axles trailing arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,599 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axles trailing arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,461 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 179,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,231 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,810 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Limited reserve handbrake travel
- Significant play both front suspension lower front-most (curved) arm bushes.
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 168,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Significant play both front suspension lower front-most (curved) arm bushes.
- Limited reserve handbrake travel
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,003 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear brake discs wearing
- Play in both front suspension front lower arm bushes
- Nearside front shock absorber leaking
- Front brake flexi hoses perished
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 158,625 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018 22 Jun 202630 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,789 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,000 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 22 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,200 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014 22 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,414 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 22 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,997 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 22 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!
HT08KTO was registered on 2008-07-31
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