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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08TTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Jan 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,631 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise general corrosion to inner sill areas at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Locator bracket corroded/holed from inner sill to axle beam
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Red light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise general corrosion to inner sill areas at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Locator bracket corroded/holed from inner sill to axle beam
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Red light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,759 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Handbrake lever high... Only just met requirements...
- Strong smell of fumes under bonnet..?
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,266 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play apparent but not to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- DPF warning symbol on.....intermittent
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- strong smell of fumes under bonnet area.......
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play apparent but not to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- DPF warning symbol on.....intermittent
- Nearside Front tyre is of a different construction to all other 3 tyres.....non run flat fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- strong smell of fumes under bonnet area.......
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,508 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,789 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,136 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2020 6 Jun 20266 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,400 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,863 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40R17 94W (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40R17 94W (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,531 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,263 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,862 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,863 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,933 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,971 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,403 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP08TTF was registered on 2008-08-14
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