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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08UVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expires 07 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,230 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,412 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mount/bearing (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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,701 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,554 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,769 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,751 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,357 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,823 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,436 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,716 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
11 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,440 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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SL08UVY was registered on 2008-04-16
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