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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LP08RJP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,594 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- wipers smearing
- Rear subframe corroded
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,600 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 51,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear and both over axle hoses corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front hoses perished and corroded at the ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both front tie rods corroded.
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe corroded.
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode. (Front to rear brake pipes are covered). (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smear slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,846 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)
- plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items
- Nail in n/s rear tyre
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,040 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,618 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202624 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,169 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018 6 Jun 202622 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,145 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,831 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202630 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,369 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,815 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,267 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,252 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
13 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,995 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 16,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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LP08RJP was registered on 2008-05-14
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