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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,796 cc

N508 BMOMOT history

N508 BMO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 1995. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

N508 BMO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
141,659 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N508 BMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
28 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

N508 BMO was last recorded at 141,659 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 6,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,816 miles · 18 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,843 miles
Average per year
3,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,659 miles
  • 2021 – 134,816 miles
  • 2020 – 123,267 miles
  • 2019 – 117,262 miles
  • 2017 – 111,657 miles
  • 2016 – 109,979 miles
  • 2015 – 108,967 miles
  • 2014 – 105,115 miles
  • 2013 – 102,871 miles
  • 2012 – 91,584 miles
  • 2011 – 86,868 miles
  • 2010 – 84,889 miles
  • 2009 – 82,992 miles
  • 2008 – 81,219 miles
  • 2007 – 79,501 miles
  • 2006 – 77,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,659 miles (+6,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    672075544873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,816 miles (+11,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    343239372682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass123,267 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,267 miles
    Test number
    712602425661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,262 miles (+5,605)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    590286477284
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front weak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass111,657 miles (+1,678)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    800349258151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDampness to pas bottle

  6. Pass109,979 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    344238242424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight dampness to pas bottle

  7. Pass108,967 miles (+3,852)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    528250405195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  8. Pass105,115 miles (+2,244)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,115 miles
    Test number
    239607984086
    • NoteBrake discs worn & lipped
    • NoteMovement in o/s/f inner articulation joint
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper boot split - ingress unlikely
    • NoteO/s/f jacking block missing
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear anti roll bar link rods worn
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low - warning light illuminated

  9. Pass102,871 miles (+1,757)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    537599483010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  10. Fail101,114 miles (+9,530)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    967100973031
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs wearing thin

  11. Pass91,584 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    149582652493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail91,573 miles (+4,705)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    628828242088
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass86,868 miles (+1,979)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    707978661070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked

  14. Pass84,889 miles (+1,897)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,889 miles
    Test number
    131346670070
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAux belt worn/cracked

  15. Pass82,992 miles (+1,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    534033969084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass81,219 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    394469458011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side wall is perishing/cracking and wearing low

  17. Fail81,216 miles (+1,715)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    454988758062
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side wall is perishing/cracking and wearing low

  18. Pass79,501 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,501 miles
    Test number
    372062057019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    690250246026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N508 BMO

Does N508 BMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N508 BMO expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N508 BMO?
The MOT on N508 BMO expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N508 BMO done?
N508 BMO was recorded at 141,659 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 3,864 miles a year.
Has N508 BMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N508 BMO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on N508 BMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N508 BMO find?
N508 BMO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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