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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08BYP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Oct 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,382 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- slight oil leak
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 13 Jun 202619 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,347 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,441 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,759 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,285 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,067 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202621 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,961 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,961 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,669 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,311 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,874 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 13 Jun 202627 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SW08BYP was registered on 2008-06-19
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