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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08AWO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Apr 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,518 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Under shields fitted
- Rear back end has been heavily under sealed
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,915 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly rough in rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,431 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- engine guards fitted
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- engine guards fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,391 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- engine guards and undertrays fitted
7 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,423 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,763 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine guards fitted
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,111 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- unertrays and engine guards fitted
7 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,494 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Covers Fitted
- Undertrays Fitted
- Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,077 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,978 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,973 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,631 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,561 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,772 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,386 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,386 MI
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SL08AWO was registered on 2008-03-14
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