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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08NVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 May 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,003 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,402 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,731 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025 11 Jun 20266 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,797 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2024 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,557 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,863 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- undertrays fitted to vehicle
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,593 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted to vehicle
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted to vehicle
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,139 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,758 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,808 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on
3 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,790 MI
11 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,790 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,069 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,482 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,779 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,834 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
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SW08NVY was registered on 2008-06-30
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