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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP08YLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Apr 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 205,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 201,237 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 201,237 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,232 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 187,889 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 175,329 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 175,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush excess play lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osr lower hub bush excess play (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing OSF shock distorted due to impact (2.7.2a)
- Oil leak engine oil leak ()
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,150 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202616 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 5 Jun 202616 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,982 MI
5 Jun 202624 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,374 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,013 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 141,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,093 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,798 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP08YLJ was registered on 2008-07-31
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