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SL08NZH
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration SL08NZH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,577 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,920 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,393 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel has been repaired by welding
- Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired by welding
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear heatshield loose
- brake warning light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,473 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,618 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,802 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory 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))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,852 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm
2 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- rear brake pads wearing low
- o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,352 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,332 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
27 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on dash
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,769 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,866 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,278 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
24 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,846 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,978 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013 9 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,978 MI
9 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,318 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,013 MI
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SL08NZH was registered on 2008-03-29
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