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LB57PCU
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
General Information
- Registration LB57PCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 15 May 2024
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,253 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
28 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,667 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- recommend nearside rear tyre be replaced as soon as possible
- T.P.M.S.lamp on dash
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame mounting bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- recommend nearside rear tyre be replaced as soon as possible
- T.P.M.S.lamp on dash
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,244 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,372 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,682 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,461 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested exhaust blowing lamba (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,736 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 8 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,026 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 8 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,360 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,187 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 8 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,372 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,711 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,421 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 8 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,428 MI
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LB57PCU was registered on 2008-01-13
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