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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV58JCX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Apr 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,026 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 70,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Wiper deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Wiper deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,302 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 8% rear 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,090 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Wiper blades deteriorated
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,856 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 17% rear 11% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,208 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 17% rear 11% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,533 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,017 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,166 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,594 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017 29 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,737 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016 29 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
29 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,434 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,739 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 29 Jun 20261 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,652 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 29 Jun 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!
OV58JCX was registered on 2008-12-09
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