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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08DLN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 129,623 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027 6 Jun 20261 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,112 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,878 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,186 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,624 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,470 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022 6 Jun 20264 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,514 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,790 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,692 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake pads starting to wear thin.
- Oil leak ()
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,095 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,906 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 6 Jun 20265 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,751 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 6 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,593 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,067 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202618 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,398 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,832 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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LP08DLN was registered on 2008-08-08
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