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SL08AVJ
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08AVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Jan 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 200,740 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle fitted with under trays
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 200,740 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with under trays
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,589 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,697 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,311 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect crack at repair (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,475 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,474 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,206 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,262 MI
11 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,018 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,485 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,016 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,016 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,368 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,395 MI
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SL08AVJ was registered on 2008-03-31
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