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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SS08FOS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 122,828 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 122,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,045 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,338 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,494 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,000 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, outer suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,329 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- middle exhaust heat cover loose.
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,592 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2021 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,809 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic undershields fitted
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,847 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,920 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,944 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,009 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,718 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,148 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,862 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,290 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,809 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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SS08FOS was registered on 2008-03-20
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