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SL08GVJ
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,748 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not longer then 30cm (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,474 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,791 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,791 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,358 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip out of driver's view, not in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,739 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,871 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,482 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front tyre worn inner edge
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside front tyre worn inner edge
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,860 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,612 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,322 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Front brake binding slightly
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,455 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,706 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,932 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,999 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08GVJ was registered on 2008-03-18
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