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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08NVS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,979 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low rear height sensor loose (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low rear height sensor loose (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,894 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,047 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,217 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level on minimum
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,156 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted too under body
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,776 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,235 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,613 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,187 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
28 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,812 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,394 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,934 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 11 Jun 202624 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,842 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,634 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW08NVS was registered on 2008-07-21
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