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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC08BCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,598 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-Trays - Obscuring some underside components.
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,371 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
16 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,542 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 15 Jun 202630 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,300 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing at various sections (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perishing at various sections (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,735 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under vehicle covered
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,038 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,489 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear The tyre is worn on the inner edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear The tyre is worn on the inner edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,515 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,549 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,483 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 15 Jun 202612 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,335 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,694 MI
Expiry date: 11 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)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,588 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012 15 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,537 MI
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SC08BCU was registered on 2008-06-25
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