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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC08AZX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Apr 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,456 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- suspension components corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,814 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,838 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,053 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,230 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,230 MI
13 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019 13 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,642 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,856 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,582 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015Advisory 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)
29 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,518 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,518 MI
13 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,946 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,128 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,745 MI
Expiry date: 28 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!
SC08AZX was registered on 2008-06-28
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