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LR08ORW
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2997cc
General Information
- Registration LR08ORW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2997cc
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- Expires 22 Apr 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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45 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 77,861 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,165 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,058 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,360 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,798 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,702 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,829 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 6 Feb 20201 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,313 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever has slight travel
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,084 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019 31 Jan 201831 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,084 MI
31 Jan 20181 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,960 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018 1 Feb 20171 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,960 MI
1 Feb 201724 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,464 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017 24 Feb 201624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,229 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
24 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,564 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 24 Feb 201426 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,880 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 26 Feb 201312 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,814 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 12 Mar 201214 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,887 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 14 Mar 2011You 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!
LR08ORW was registered on 2008-03-18
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