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2008 BMW M3
General Information
- Registration OV08YXR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3999cc
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- Expires 11 Apr 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 82,708 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2027 3 Jul 202631 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 82,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake lever has little reserve travel
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
12 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,690 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026 3 Jul 20264 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,637 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025 3 Jul 20266 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,255 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024 3 Jul 202617 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,512 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,199 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022 3 Jul 202631 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,105 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 3 Jul 20266 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,884 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,626 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine light on- PRS
31 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine light on- PRS
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,095 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,438 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 3 Jul 202626 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,327 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 3 Jul 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,641 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 3 Jul 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,868 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,922 MI
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OV08YXR was registered on 2008-05-21
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