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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08HLA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Dec 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,810 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,810 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,183 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,672 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Both
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,790 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under trays
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under trays
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,548 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017 13 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,610 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic undertrays limiting inspection
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,201 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 13 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,993 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,493 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,780 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08HLA was registered on 2008-06-26
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