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LS08AVN
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS08AVN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,004 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- tmps warning lamp on
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- tmps warning lamp on
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,135 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system insecure flexy join (bolt snapped) (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,685 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s/r subframe bracket rusty
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,957 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,161 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame corroded slightly
23 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame corroded slightly
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,284 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,445 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,788 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,464 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,112 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,307 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,845 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,273 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,450 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 12 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08AVN was registered on 2008-03-31
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