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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW08PKZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,217 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,174 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on underside of vehicle
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front brace (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heavy corrosion on rear chassis
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,092 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019 10 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,298 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,217 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre cut on inner wall 225/35x18v Dangerous
- Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner wall 225/35x18v Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35x18v worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre cut on inner wall 225/35x18v Dangerous
- Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner wall 225/35x18v Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35x18v worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,491 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,491 MI
10 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,229 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,749 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,848 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW08PKZ was registered on 2008-08-07
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