PL08XYW - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 26 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 208,452 mi
Expires: 13 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 196,155 mi
Expires: 13 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 187,081 mi
Expires: 13 July 2024
Passed - 31 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,142 mi
Expires: 11 January 2023
Passed - 12 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,935 mi
Expires: 11 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 22 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,979 mi
Expires: 26 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Slight play in N/S/R suspension arm bush
- Advisory Exhaust flexi deteriorated but still secure
Passed - 23 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,247 mi
Expires: 26 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 16 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,776 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,525 mi
Expires: 26 February 2019
Passed - 27 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,113 mi
Expires: 26 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,552 mi
Expires: 20 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front worn on edges
Failed - 21 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,552 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed second layer of rubber (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front worn on edges
Passed - 17 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,235 mi
Expires: 16 July 2016
Failed - 16 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,232 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,394 mi
Expires: 13 July 2015
Passed - 24 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,995 mi
Expires: 21 August 2014
Passed - 31 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,381 mi
Expires: 21 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,328 mi
Expires: 21 August 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for PL08XYW?
The MOT expires on 13 July 2026.
What is the tax status of PL08XYW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of PL08XYW?
This is a 2008 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of PL08XYW?
This vehicle produces 125 g/km of CO2 emissions.