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LS08DMV
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS08DMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
17
Passes
3
Failures
85%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,476 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
24 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,579 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components
11 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,579 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components
- Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,545 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front struts showing corrosion
- Under trays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All rear suspension showing corrosion
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,014 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,372 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,653 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted covering all underside of vehicle
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,913 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,687 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats. ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats. ()
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,321 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Off side and Near side rear tyres wearing on inside edges.
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,107 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,058 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,044 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,334 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,478 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,111 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,613 MI
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LS08DMV was registered on 2008-04-17
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