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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV08YXP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,047 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,548 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,775 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM, worn on edge and perishing 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,331 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,381 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also perishing (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,010 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021 3 Jul 202620 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,336 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- screw/nail in nearside front tyre
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,913 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019 3 Jul 202610 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 3 Jul 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,316 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 3 Jul 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,065 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 3 Jul 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,899 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 3 Jul 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,784 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 3 Jul 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,314 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,410 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 3 Jul 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 26,410 MI
3 Jul 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,210 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012 3 Jul 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!
OV08YXP was registered on 2008-05-09
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