BMW 3 SERIES SO08GOU has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 93,325 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 16:19.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

SO08GOU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 202793,325 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202693,315 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Locking Device Missing (1.1.21 (f))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202516TH JANUARY 202686,367 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202416TH JANUARY 202579,438 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20229TH DECEMBER 202376,048 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Undertrays Limiting Access To Various Testable Items
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20219TH DECEMBER 202269,770 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20209TH DECEMBER 202162,921 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 202062,921 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Worn Down To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Caliper Spring Missing
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202015TH OCTOBER 202162,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 202062,554 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 201915TH OCTOBER 202060,857 MI
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201815TH OCTOBER 201958,902 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201715TH OCTOBER 201856,971 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20164TH OCTOBER 201751,061 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20154TH OCTOBER 201643,463 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201543,363 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20143RD OCTOBER 201539,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  9. USER ENTERED - Sill Covers Fitted
  10. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Cracking
  11. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Has A Few Splits But Not Reaching The Cords
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201321ST SEPTEMBER 201433,849 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 201333,849 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201221ST SEPTEMBER 201328,092 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 201228,073 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201121ST SEPTEMBER 201221,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Has Slightly Accelerated Wear To The Inner Edge
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO08GOU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

SO08GOU MOT Comments

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SO08GOU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 93,325 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,185 miles

SO08GOU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration SO08GOU was manufactured on Monday 30th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 93,325 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,185 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO08GOU has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 13 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 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 Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does SO08GOU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 SO08GOU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO08GOU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 SO08GOU does have Tax. Read more

When does SO08GOU Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO08GOU will expire in 2 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 SO08GOU MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO08GOU will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Read more

When did SO08GOU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO08GOU was on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 16:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO08GOU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SO08GOU 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 SO08GOU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SO08GOU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO08GOU?

SO08GOU is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has SO08GOU done?

The odometer reading for SO08GOU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 93,325 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 5,185 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO08GOU?

The vehicle SO08GOU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th June 2008. Read more

What colour is SO08GOU?

The official colour of SO08GOU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does SO08GOU have?

SO08GOU has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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