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GBEX08ZNY

BMW 3 SERIES

2008 · GREY · DIESEL · 153,868 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-31● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Fair condition18 MOT tests · 16 passed

MOT History — 18 tests · 16 passed · 2 failed

PASS15 May 2026
153,868 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAIL9 May 2026
153,864 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASS10 May 2025
149,073 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASS1 June 2024
145,174 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS6 May 2023
139,210 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYParking brake efficiency requirments only just met 16%
PASS18 April 2022
134,308 mi
  • MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYAbnormal engine/gearbox vibration.
PASS11 May 2021
123,748 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside and also showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and showing wear to inner sidewall,also showing age related cracking (advise attention) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing abnormal tread wear,worn to legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre showing 2mm tread also showing age related cracking and small splits to inner sidewall (not exposing the inner cords) Advise attention (5.2.3 (e))
PASS11 May 2020
116,591 mi
  • ADVISORYrear tyres perished and tread low
PASS18 April 2019
108,131 mi
PASS16 April 2018
96,261 mi
PASS25 April 2017
84,875 mi
PASS25 May 2016
78,082 mi
PASS27 May 2015
71,616 mi
  • USER ENTEREDwiper blades poor
  • USER ENTEREDrear registration plate loose
FAIL22 May 2015
71,581 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
  • USER ENTEREDwiper blades poor
  • USER ENTEREDrear registration plate loose
PASS24 May 2014
65,745 mi
PASS24 May 2013
60,975 mi
PASS24 May 2012
56,951 mi
PASS26 May 2011
51,913 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2008
First registered
2008-03
CO₂ emissions
128 g/km
Tax due
2026-11-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-31
Recorded mileage
153,868 mi

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