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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV08KRF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,265 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,687 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025 6 Jul 202629 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 70,307 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 6 Jul 20268 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 6 Jul 20262 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,746 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 THROUGH TO CORD (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,639 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022Advisory 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))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,686 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021 6 Jul 20264 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,166 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2021 6 Jul 20262 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,620 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,783 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 42,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,338 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018 6 Jul 202612 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,523 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 36,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,851 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,780 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,614 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 6 Jul 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,225 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 6 Jul 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,458 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 6 Jul 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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OV08KRF was registered on 2008-04-10
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