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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration WM08XAF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jul 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 236,259 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 236,259 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 226,844 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear under sills surface rust
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 217,410 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023 2 Jul 202616 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 208,115 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
16 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 208,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,284 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 2 Jul 202628 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,671 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shockers damp
- oil leak from engine
- slight exhaust blow front pipe joint
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 185,546 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,757 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018 2 Jul 202613 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,391 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,731 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,992 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 127,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,885 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,994 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,080 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WM08XAF was registered on 2008-08-11
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