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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR08MPV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 11 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,480 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 103,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cut in tread pattern showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,684 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,441 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2025 15 Jun 202612 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,304 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,592 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate deteriorated
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,504 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,507 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,250 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE HEAVILLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,037 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,050 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018 15 Jun 202611 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,717 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,262 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,658 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,945 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,713 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 15 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,561 MI
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LR08MPV was registered on 2008-03-07
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