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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC08AXU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- All brake discs corroded
- Offside Front 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear pipes & ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advanced corrosion on underside of vehicle/subframes & suspension components
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,851 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202628 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,673 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear coil spring corroded
- Offside Front inner steering arm slight play
- both front brake hoses deteriorated
- under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,765 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
20 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,867 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,200 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017 13 Jun 20269 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016 13 Jun 20269 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,809 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,408 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,946 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202630 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,182 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,205 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 13 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!
SC08AXU was registered on 2008-06-09
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