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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU08MKD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,998 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- front exhaust system flexible section deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 155,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- front exhaust system flexible section deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,605 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,624 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,994 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 27 Jun 202623 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,946 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,571 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 27 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,009 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017 27 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202619 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,720 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,068 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,683 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 27 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,771 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 27 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!
OU08MKD was registered on 2008-07-01
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