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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS08DMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 56,377 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027 11 Jun 20261 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 53,147 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front head lamp washer missing
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 53,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up too the right (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up to the right (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged /insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- advise near side head lamp washer missing
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip near side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 47,031 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 46,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 37,002 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 29,554 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 29,555 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022 11 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 28,319 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 28,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,579 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202626 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 18,603 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 12,752 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 10,580 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 8,562 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 7,563 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 5,935 MI
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LS08DMU was registered on 2008-04-01
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