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LP08HNL
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LP08HNL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,252 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,252 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
22 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,917 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- large amounts of surface rust rear of car
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- large amounts of surface rust rear of car
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,500 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear sub frame very corroded no holes but in poor condition
- Front un der tray in poor condition
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front un der tray in poor condition
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear sub frame very corroded no holes but in poor condition
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,822 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,645 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,645 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,584 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021 6 Jun 202623 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,780 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202623 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,346 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,299 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 6 Jun 20267 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,058 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202615 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,288 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,412 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015 6 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,402 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,692 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,425 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,496 MI
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LP08HNL was registered on 2008-07-24
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