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SC08ZHG
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SC08ZHG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
2 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front wheel has excessive negative camber
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,000 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,629 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,268 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,415 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,843 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front fan belt starting to shred and looks if going behind crank pully adv not to drive could cause engine damage
- Central Front Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near cords and starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Front Oil leak ()
- Central Front fan belt starting to shred and looks if going behind crank pully adv not to drive could cause engine damage
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near cords and starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,575 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,544 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing on inner edge
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,574 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,160 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,393 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,049 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,523 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,522 MI
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SC08ZHG was registered on 2008-07-21
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