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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP57AOF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 26 Aug 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025 7 Jun 202610 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,589 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension arms corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,555 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,757 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,312 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021 7 Jun 202627 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,312 MI
7 Jun 202614 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,076 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020 7 Jun 202613 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,686 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,478 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,787 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017 7 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire insecure.
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,832 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016 7 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,523 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,528 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 7 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,701 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,907 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP57AOF was registered on 2008-01-08
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