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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OW08ZWJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,135 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,733 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025 27 Jun 20262 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,948 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024 27 Jun 20261 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,842 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,914 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2020 27 Jun 202616 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,753 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019 27 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,129 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018 27 Jun 20268 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,468 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017 27 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,008 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 27 Jun 202618 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,757 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,045 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,634 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 27 Jun 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,062 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 27 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!
OW08ZWJ was registered on 2008-03-07
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