AB08BAF - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,590 mi
Expires: 22 August 2026
Passed - 05 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,642 mi
Expires: 04 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 06 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,323 mi
Expires: 06 June 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 07 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,668 mi
Expires: 06 June 2023
Passed - 12 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,102 mi
Expires: 12 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 13 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,723 mi
Expires: 12 March 2021
Passed - 18 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,239 mi
Expires: 17 April 2020
Passed - 21 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,281 mi
Expires: 27 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inside Edge
Passed - 25 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,787 mi
Expires: 27 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed - 25 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,787 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed - 25 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,885 mi
Expires: 27 November 2016
Failed - 24 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,879 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed - 26 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,462 mi
Expires: 27 November 2015
Failed - 25 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,457 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 28 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,408 mi
Expires: 27 November 2014
Passed - 01 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,446 mi
Expires: 30 May 2014
Failed - 01 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,441 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Passed - 22 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,942 mi
Expires: 30 May 2013
Passed - 25 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,260 mi
Expires: 30 May 2012
Failed - 20 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,941 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AB08BAF?
The MOT expires on 22 August 2026.
What is the tax status of AB08BAF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.
What are the specifications of AB08BAF?
This is a 2008 BMW 3 SERIES in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AB08BAF?
This vehicle produces 156 g/km of CO2 emissions.