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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08NUV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 05 Apr 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,089 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Areas of corrosion to the underside.
- All 4 tyres are worn on inner edges.
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,021 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025 7 Jun 20266 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,615 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,282 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,282 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,735 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,643 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,752 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,052 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,066 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,066 MI
7 Jun 202626 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,723 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,519 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,289 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,456 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014 7 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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LP08NUV was registered on 2008-08-13
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