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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08BNZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,274 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,418 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,928 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,183 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,147 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,526 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,496 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,403 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,538 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,741 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 rf (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,162 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 8 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,552 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 8 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,003 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,960 MI
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LP08BNZ was registered on 2008-06-23
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