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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08HLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Dec 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,546 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,188 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,192 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,327 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- parking brake efficiency on the limit of 16%
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,327 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- parking brake efficiency on the limit of 16%
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,560 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,837 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,837 MI
13 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,730 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 13 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,322 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202630 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,786 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,896 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,354 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,022 MI
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SW08HLU was registered on 2008-06-27
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