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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL08VXS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Feb 2023
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,972 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023 12 Jun 20264 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,915 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,915 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,623 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,947 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,947 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,907 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,052 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,052 MI
12 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,302 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,386 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,066 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,635 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,836 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 12 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,473 MI
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SL08VXS was registered on 2008-03-31
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