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LP08TNK
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LP08TNK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Oct 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,641 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
- Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,213 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,434 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp defective
- Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp defective
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,613 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,724 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
10 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
10 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,022 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,160 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
- handbrake may need adjusting soon
- engine covers fitted
- body sill covers fitted
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,573 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,140 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- under trays fitted
- body sill covers fitted
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,343 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,374 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,591 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,067 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,641 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,477 MI
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LP08TNK was registered on 2008-08-15
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