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MD08FFX
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration MD08FFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,184 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026 24 Jun 202627 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,184 MI
24 Jun 202620 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,332 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,442 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
- vehicle is under-sealed
- corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components
- body has damage all round
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,987 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 24 Jun 202626 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
5 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS SENSOR (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS SENSOR (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Damaged and fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber bracket incorrectly attached
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS SENSOR (4.11 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,331 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022 24 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,963 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021 24 Jun 20267 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,826 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. welds on bottom of cat (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,048 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure indicator light on
- brake pad warning light on
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,062 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,101 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,230 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,136 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,706 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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MD08FFX was registered on 2008-08-12
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