BMW 3 SERIES SA08OOW has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 194,089 miles 5 months ago on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 08:29.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 14th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

SA08OOW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 2026194,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Subframes Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202414TH DECEMBER 2025189,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024183,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2023183,659 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202214TH DECEMBER 2023172,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 2022163,265 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 2021152,496 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201914TH DECEMBER 2020142,520 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201814TH DECEMBER 2019129,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose At Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 201714TH DECEMBER 2018115,906 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201614TH DECEMBER 2017169,993 KM
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201514TH DECEMBER 201690,905 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201414TH DECEMBER 201576,703 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED22ND JULY 201327TH JULY 201457,772 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Front Exhaust Clamp Split
PASSED25TH JULY 201227TH JULY 201343,966 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201127TH JULY 201228,349 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 201128TH MARCH 201225,061 MI
FAILED2ND MARCH 201125,061 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SA08OOW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

SA08OOW MOT Comments

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SA08OOW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 194,089 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,417 miles

SA08OOW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration SA08OOW was manufactured on Friday 28th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 194,089 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,417 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SA08OOW has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 15 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does SA08OOW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 SA08OOW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SA08OOW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 SA08OOW does have Tax. Read more

When does SA08OOW Tax expire?

The current Tax for SA08OOW will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 SA08OOW MOT expire?

The current MOT for SA08OOW will expire in 7 months on Monday 14th December 2026. Read more

When did SA08OOW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SA08OOW was on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 08:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SA08OOW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for SA08OOW we can see 16 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 SA08OOW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for SA08OOW we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SA08OOW?

SA08OOW is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has SA08OOW done?

The odometer reading for SA08OOW at the last MOT in December 2025 was 194,089 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 11,417 miles per year. Read more

How old is SA08OOW?

The vehicle SA08OOW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th March 2008. Read more

What colour is SA08OOW?

The official colour of SA08OOW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SA08OOW have?

SA08OOW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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