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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU08NDV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 11 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,554 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027 27 Jun 20268 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,008 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,001 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,163 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,761 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,264 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,941 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,175 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019 27 Jun 202623 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,178 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 27 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,875 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017 27 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,309 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 27 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,996 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,956 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,236 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 27 Jun 202614 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,363 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 27 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,964 MI
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OU08NDV was registered on 2008-04-14
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