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MH08DBU
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration MH08DBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expired 18 May 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,785 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under trays fitted
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 83,785 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,534 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,759 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,444 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023 26 Jun 202630 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,421 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,108 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- oil leak further investigation required
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,278 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 26 Jun 20266 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,740 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,111 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,165 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,632 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,486 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,507 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 26 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,833 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,115 MI
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MH08DBU was registered on 2008-03-12
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