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SL08VXF
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08VXF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Aug 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,135 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory 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))
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom left and right corners (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,709 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,544 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2022 12 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,259 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some components
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,941 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,952 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019 12 Jun 202612 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs affected. (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs affected. (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Braking effort recorded on seventh 'click' (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs affected. (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs affected. (3.5.1i)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,204 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,360 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 12 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,419 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 12 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,006 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,136 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,438 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08VXF was registered on 2008-04-17
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