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SW08NVK
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NVK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe attachment bolts, heads heavily corroded (misshapen due to corrosion ) (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 actual holes and clearly reduce structural strength all where arms attach (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,487 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,435 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,842 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,215 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,780 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
24 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,069 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,252 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
14 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,078 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 11 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,183 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,751 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,659 MI
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SW08NVK was registered on 2008-06-30
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