free car check
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08NNW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 May 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,876 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,987 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,514 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,589 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,611 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,611 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,641 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both rear lower rose bushes
- front exhaust join loose
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,685 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,064 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018 7 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,297 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,473 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,684 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 7 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,792 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 7 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,601 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,935 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2012 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08NNW was registered on 2008-07-30
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.