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LP08LDU
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LP08LDU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,007 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,882 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- tpms light indicating a fault
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (led or light lens) (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- tpms light indicating a fault
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,049 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,345 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,292 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18w 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavy oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 w 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,764 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,305 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,711 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,895 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory 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)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,157 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,151 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,139 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,139 MI
6 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,677 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,799 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP08LDU was registered on 2008-07-21
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