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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08UVE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,078 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted.
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,976 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024 12 Jun 202616 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- dampness lower engine cover no positive leaks
- Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- dampness lower engine cover no positive leaks
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,016 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel fixing missing Each wheel has one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,475 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front brake discs worn
20 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,891 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- item removed from drivers view prior to the test
- exhaust emissions had difficulty passing the test. lambda was high through the test
21 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- item removed from drivers view prior to the test
- exhaust emissions had difficulty passing the test. lambda was high through the test
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,804 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,065 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,225 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,148 MI
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SL08UVE was registered on 2008-03-30
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