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SW08PLJ
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW08PLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 22 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,368 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026 10 Jun 202623 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,465 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,465 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator waring light on on dash? (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,037 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022 10 Jun 20263 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,098 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,013 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019 10 Jun 202614 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,013 MI
10 Jun 202623 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,463 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,894 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017 10 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,893 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,746 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear twist in brake hose
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,860 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202627 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 11,281 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 10 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 10,444 MI
10 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 10,444 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 10 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 8,379 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,012 MI
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SW08PLJ was registered on 2008-08-04
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