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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS08HBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,594 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,539 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
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))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,451 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,534 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,788 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,948 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,029 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,026 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,448 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,619 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,342 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,141 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,227 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,208 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,969 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS08HBE was registered on 2008-03-20
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