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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08KUY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,825 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,771 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,277 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,462 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,950 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,328 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20264 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,748 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 11 Jun 202617 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,498 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 11 Jun 202612 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,008 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,336 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,279 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,147 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,198 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,378 MI
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SW08KUY was registered on 2008-06-16
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