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LP08UZW
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LP08UZW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 31 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,027 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to back.both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,787 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake only just met.
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,390 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,390 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,461 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,133 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023 6 Jun 202616 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,649 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2021 6 Jun 202620 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,659 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,877 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 6 Jun 202623 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,375 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 6 Jun 202614 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,687 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,182 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,523 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 6 Jun 20261 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,271 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 6 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,271 MI
6 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 6 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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LP08UZW was registered on 2008-07-30
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