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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LO08LLA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Aug 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,991 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,991 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive near limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,195 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,625 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,821 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside washer jet needs adjusting
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear front centre arm has play in outer rose joint
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limit (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside washer jet needs adjusting
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear front centre arm has play in outer rose joint
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,074 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On limit (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Wipers smear
5 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Wipers smear
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Tyre size: 225 45 R17
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On limit (2.7.3)
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,122 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,709 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r lower outer rose joint has movement (needs attention)
- n/s/r tyre getting low
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,071 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,835 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,864 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 12 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,458 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,458 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LO08LLA was registered on 2008-06-18
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