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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08NZD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 13 Oct 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,382 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- oil low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- oil low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,750 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,051 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2023 9 Jun 20267 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,051 MI
9 Jun 20266 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,292 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber's outer casing damaged
- Offside Rear Shock absorber's outer casing damaged
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,714 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,293 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight wear in o/s/r suspension joint
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,343 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- slight wear in o/s/r suspension joint
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,708 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses deteriorated
- front brake discs worn and corroded
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses deteriorated
- front brake discs worn and corroded
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,767 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,646 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202613 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,973 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,226 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,579 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,677 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,934 MI
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SL08NZD was registered on 2008-04-08
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