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SL08GVF
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GVF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,757 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,068 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 191,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,118 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,696 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 173,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,763 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine cover and under tray fitted
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,817 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,972 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,664 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019 11 Jun 202613 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,664 MI
11 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,924 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 11 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,902 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,883 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,076 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,483 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,082 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,455 MI
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SL08GVF was registered on 2008-03-20
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