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SL08AUN
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08AUN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,671 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,638 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,178 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,766 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,390 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake weak
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake weak
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,140 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,934 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear c v boot slight leak
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker too close to letters (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear c v boot slight leak
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes corroded under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,320 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,480 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,203 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,799 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,814 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 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)
9 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,105 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,173 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,164 MI
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SL08AUN was registered on 2008-04-30
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