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ST08PYY
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration ST08PYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,982 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear rear bumper damage needs attention
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear rear bumper damage needs attention
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,937 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,009 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded including suspension components, no holes in structure at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded including suspension components, no holes in structure at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,687 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside corroded including suspension arms, no play detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,194 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022 13 Jun 202610 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,717 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
9 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,988 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing on inner tread
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,969 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,362 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 13 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,112 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 13 Jun 20265 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,990 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,078 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202626 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,070 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,156 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,375 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,000 MI
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ST08PYY was registered on 2008-06-14
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