VE08YTF - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,482 mi
Expires: 31 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 28 March 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,482 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 09 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,592 mi
Expires: 08 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory tyre pressure monitor showing a fault
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 30 January 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,587 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory tyre pressure monitor showing a fault
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 25 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,319 mi
Expires: 24 January 2023
Failed - 29 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,198 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Passed - 23 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,315 mi
Expires: 22 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top trailing arm bush slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,720 mi
Expires: 10 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Failed - 11 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,582 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Passed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,938 mi
Expires: 10 November 2019
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))
Failed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,938 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Passed - 10 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,225 mi
Expires: 10 November 2018
Passed - 09 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,996 mi
Expires: 10 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,502 mi
Expires: 10 November 2016
Passed - 11 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,751 mi
Expires: 10 November 2015
Passed - 30 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,701 mi
Expires: 07 November 2014
Failed - 30 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,701 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 08 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,652 mi
Expires: 07 November 2013
Passed - 18 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,876 mi
Expires: 17 October 2012
Passed - 28 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,613 mi
Expires: 10 July 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VE08YTF?
The MOT expires on 31 March 2026.
What is the tax status of VE08YTF?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of VE08YTF?
This is a 2008 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VE08YTF?
This vehicle produces 151 g/km of CO2 emissions.