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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SP08YCB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,248 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,024 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,333 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,617 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023 9 Jun 202618 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,105 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022 9 Jun 202619 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,607 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021 9 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,769 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2020 9 Jun 202618 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,128 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance on park brake (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202613 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,175 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 9 Jun 20262 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall bulged (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
11 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 55,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,635 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2015 9 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,073 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 9 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,007 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 9 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,132 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SP08YCB was registered on 2008-06-01
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