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LP08DMU
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LP08DMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,902 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- tpms light on dash
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,867 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both rear tyres edges wearing out
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,555 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,606 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,961 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,129 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202616 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,418 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,822 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,532 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,358 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,288 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,940 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,717 MI
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LP08DMU was registered on 2008-07-30
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