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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08LDF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,314 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine & under body panels fitted
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,316 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,246 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,596 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,712 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202623 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,277 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020 6 Jun 20269 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust bracket broken system still secure
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,570 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,348 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019 6 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,991 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,513 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,576 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,826 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,059 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,667 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
5 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,156 MI
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LP08LDF was registered on 2008-08-01
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