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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OW08ZNB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,019 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,922 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
25 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 126,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,994 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,891 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,933 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,242 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
17 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,053 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Minimum parking brake efficiency only just met, recommend further investigation.
24 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,503 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 27 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,241 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019 27 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,117 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 27 Jun 20269 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,072 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 27 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,350 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 27 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,872 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 27 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,872 MI
27 Jun 202618 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,110 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,529 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 27 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,332 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,231 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 27 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW08ZNB was registered on 2008-03-01
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