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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV08BSZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 11 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,969 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 195,971 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 195,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,982 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024 27 Jun 202621 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,285 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023 27 Jun 202612 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,144 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,298 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,190 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 27 Jun 20261 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,981 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,302 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018 27 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,059 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,154 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ADULT SEAT BELT
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,214 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,778 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015 27 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,906 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 27 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,118 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,935 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,935 MI
27 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,793 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV08BSZ was registered on 2008-03-28
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