BMW 3 SERIES BU08MRV has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,012 miles 6 months ago on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 11:05.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 12th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

BU08MRV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 2026127,012 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 202412TH NOVEMBER 2025126,275 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Sill And Engine Covers Fitted.
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202312TH NOVEMBER 2024121,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undercovers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202212TH NOVEMBER 2023118,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202112TH NOVEMBER 2022115,441 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202010TH NOVEMBER 2021112,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2020112,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED7TH MAY 20196TH NOVEMBER 2020106,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED7TH MAY 2019106,925 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH APRIL 201812TH APRIL 2019101,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201712TH APRIL 201895,544 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201612TH APRIL 201789,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2 Mm. Bald On Inner Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2 Mm. Wearing On Inner Edge. (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20151ST APRIL 201684,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Stepped On Inner Edges
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED31ST MARCH 201584,095 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Stepped On Inner Edges
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED28TH MARCH 201427TH MARCH 201578,376 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED27TH MARCH 201326TH MARCH 201472,160 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Inner Devoid Of Tread
FAILED27TH MARCH 201372,160 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Inner Devoid Of Tread
PASSED22ND MARCH 201221ST MARCH 201367,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Seatbelt Securing A Child Seat Preventing A Full Check Of The Adult Belt
FAILED20TH MARCH 201267,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Seatbelt Securing A Child Seat Preventing A Full Check Of The Adult Belt
PASSED4TH MARCH 201116TH MARCH 201247,007 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BU08MRV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

BU08MRV MOT Comments

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BU08MRV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,012 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,471 miles

BU08MRV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration BU08MRV was manufactured on Sunday 16th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 127,012 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,471 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BU08MRV has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 39 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does BU08MRV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 BU08MRV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BU08MRV Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 BU08MRV does have Tax. Read more

When does BU08MRV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BU08MRV will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BU08MRV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BU08MRV will expire in 7 months on Thursday 12th November 2026. Read more

When did BU08MRV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BU08MRV was on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 11:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BU08MRV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BU08MRV we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BU08MRV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BU08MRV we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BU08MRV?

BU08MRV is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has BU08MRV done?

The odometer reading for BU08MRV at the last MOT in November 2025 was 127,012 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,471 miles per year. Read more

How old is BU08MRV?

The vehicle BU08MRV was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 16th March 2008. Read more

What colour is BU08MRV?

The official colour of BU08MRV is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does BU08MRV have?

BU08MRV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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