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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08UVW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Sep 2025
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,831 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- brake pad warning lamp illuminated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,243 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,732 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is about to burst (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,563 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,974 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,231 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,996 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,961 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 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!
SL08UVW was registered on 2008-03-24
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