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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW57HVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Nov 2021
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,256 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,181 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,862 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes and joint. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,187 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 13 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,490 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,045 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202612 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,598 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202629 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,512 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202629 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SW57HVY was registered on 2008-01-11
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