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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MB08HOL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 178,275 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027 23 Jun 202610 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 178,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,017 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,017 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,973 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear both rear wheels corroded on inner edge
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,900 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024 23 Jun 202611 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,280 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- nearside front fog lamp not as bright as offside
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,664 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,672 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 23 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,488 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,226 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,994 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp broken, system is still secure
- Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp broken, system is still secure
- Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,098 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust clamp cracked
- Child seat fitted
8 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,349 MI
23 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,349 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 23 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,098 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 23 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,934 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,124 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 23 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,802 MI
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MB08HOL was registered on 2008-03-01
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