BMW 3 SERIES SO08CNC has 26 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 101,734 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 09:07.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

SO08CNC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST APRIL 2027101,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED30TH MARCH 2026101,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 202510TH MARCH 202698,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Offside And Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Offside And Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 202410TH MARCH 202596,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202496,901 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexy Joint From Dpf Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Exhaust Front Section Broken At Dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202310TH MARCH 202491,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 202391,587 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear 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))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202210TH MARCH 202384,199 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 202284,193 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Bracket Insecure
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202118TH JANUARY 202282,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202182,045 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both Fronts (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Bracket Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED19TH JUNE 201918TH JANUARY 202177,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED19TH JUNE 201977,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH JULY 201818TH JULY 201974,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201717TH SEPTEMBER 201861,369 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 201761,366 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH MAY 201722ND MAY 201860,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Deep Nick At Outer Sidewall
FAILED15TH MAY 201760,238 MI
 
  1. PRS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (4.1.d.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre Deep Nick At Outer Sidewall
PASSED23RD MAY 201622ND MAY 201754,532 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 201654,532 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 201429TH DECEMBER 201546,318 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 201446,318 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20138TH OCTOBER 201437,921 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201215TH AUGUST 201330,154 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brakes Noisy
PASSED6TH JULY 20115TH JULY 201223,588 MI
FAILED5TH JULY 201123,588 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO08CNC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

SO08CNC MOT Comments

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SO08CNC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 101,734 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,652 miles

SO08CNC FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration SO08CNC was manufactured on Thursday 26th June 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 2026 was 101,734 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,652 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO08CNC has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 31 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 15 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does SO08CNC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 SO08CNC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO08CNC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 SO08CNC does have Tax. Read more

When does SO08CNC Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO08CNC will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. 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 SO08CNC MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO08CNC will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. Read more

When did SO08CNC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO08CNC was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 09:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO08CNC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for SO08CNC 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 SO08CNC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for SO08CNC we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO08CNC?

SO08CNC is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has SO08CNC done?

The odometer reading for SO08CNC at the last MOT in April 2026 was 101,734 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 5,652 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO08CNC?

The vehicle SO08CNC was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 26th June 2008. Read more

What colour is SO08CNC?

The official colour of SO08CNC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SO08CNC have?

SO08CNC has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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