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SL08VXM
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SL08VXM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 187,588 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 187,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bush/Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush/Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
1 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,160 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,327 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertray fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- undertray fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,942 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber cover broken
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
31 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,944 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose perished NSF OSF
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,955 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Sidewall damage OSF tyre
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,784 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear's. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear's. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,119 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,776 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018 12 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017 12 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,165 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 12 Jun 20268 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,652 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,035 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,550 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,492 MI
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SL08VXM was registered on 2008-03-31
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