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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR08ZHM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 May 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,475 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Hand brake light always on
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,960 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
26 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,572 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
23 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
18 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,381 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- TPMS light on
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 235/30/20
- Rear 265/30/20
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,295 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front 235/30/20
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear 265/30/20
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,860 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,161 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
- covers under car causing restricted view of some components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support bracket has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,161 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- covers under car causing restricted view of some components
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support bracket has deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
29 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,061 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 10 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,894 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,041 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 10 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,041 MI
10 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,129 MI
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LR08ZHM was registered on 2008-04-09
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