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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08NVM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 17 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,592 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,726 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2025 9 Jun 20264 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,124 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2024 9 Jun 20264 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,489 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,098 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021 9 Jun 202625 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,098 MI
9 Jun 20266 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,011 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020 9 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,201 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,144 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,364 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 9 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,587 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 9 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,626 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,175 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,852 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,318 MI
9 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,318 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 9 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!
SL08NVM was registered on 2008-03-26
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