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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08LCX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 Jan 2024
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,455 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear diff has slight leak
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,105 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,402 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end pipe to hose slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,826 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under trays fitted to front and side panels covering brake pipes.
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Under trays fitted to front and side panels covering brake pipes.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Level is on max. Amber light not red. (1.1.10 (f))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,042 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,082 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,601 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,852 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,735 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,848 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,342 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202627 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,046 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP08LCX was registered on 2008-07-15
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