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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08WKW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 21 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,007 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,639 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 89,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225-45-17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,592 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,426 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,691 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,336 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash, vehicle registered before 2012 so only advisory.
- Off side front tyre getting close to wear bands.
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,913 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 59,913 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,372 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019 6 Jun 202614 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,873 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,712 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,844 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,201 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,545 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014 6 Jun 20267 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,651 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,017 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,873 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory 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)
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LP08WKW was registered on 2008-08-12
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