GL08BYS - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 20 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,411 mi
Expires: 17 November 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 06 November 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,151 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 12 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,434 mi
Expires: 11 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,565 mi
Expires: 25 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 26 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,565 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 14 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,461 mi
Expires: 13 September 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 20 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,960 mi
Expires: 25 April 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 17 April 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,955 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 06 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,055 mi
Expires: 25 April 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 06 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,055 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 26 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,349 mi
Expires: 25 April 2020
Failed - 25 April 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,349 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory TPM on
Passed - 20 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,530 mi
Expires: 20 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 21 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,640 mi
Expires: 20 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 20 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,640 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory handbrake performance only just met and may require service or adjustment
Passed - 21 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,064 mi
Expires: 19 April 2017
Passed - 31 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,210 mi
Expires: 19 April 2016
Passed - 31 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,829 mi
Expires: 19 April 2015
Passed - 26 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,821 mi
Expires: 19 April 2014
Passed - 02 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,230 mi
Expires: 19 April 2013
Passed - 20 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,596 mi
Expires: 19 April 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL08BYS?
The MOT expires on 17 November 2026.
What is the tax status of GL08BYS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of GL08BYS?
This is a 2008 BMW 3 SERIES in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL08BYS?
This vehicle produces 146 g/km of CO2 emissions.