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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08TNX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Aug 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,713 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,897 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect And damp with fluid (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,584 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s/r upper arm
- Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,916 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,696 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,545 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,281 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- slight discolouration on o/s mirror glass
- slight play in n/s/r suspension arm
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,856 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,621 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 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)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,985 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,010 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,216 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 6 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,261 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,039 MI
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LP08TNX was registered on 2008-08-07
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