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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML58DZF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 19 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 198,377 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 198,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,398 KM
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,284 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,078 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025 21 Jun 202626 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,922 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2024 21 Jun 20267 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,461 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has some play in bushes. Would advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has some play in bushes. Would advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has some play in bushes. Would advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- N/S/F wiper blade worn
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has some play in bushes. Would advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,756 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- play in n/s and o/s rear suspension bushes
- engine oil leaks
13 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- play in n/s and o/s rear suspension bushes
- engine oil leaks
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,385 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- some minor play in rear suspension.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit heavily worn on edges. (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 on limit heavily worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,865 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,882 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn low on edges
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,952 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 21 Jun 202622 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,592 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear outer tail light not working
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,504 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 21 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,181 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,393 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,289 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML58DZF was registered on 2008-10-23
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