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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS08HCJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 Jun 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 145,600 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Undertrays fitted, but becoming loose
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,875 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- undertrays obscuring some underbody components
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,900 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory 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))
- Nearside Undertray not fully secure Middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Undertray not fully secure Middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,919 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory 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))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,901 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory 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))
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,839 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,296 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,957 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,606 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastics sheets fitted under
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides nosey (3.5.1i)
- Front Driver view temporary thing on way
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,667 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 14 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,187 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015 14 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,299 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 14 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,193 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 14 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
2 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,885 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 14 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,719 MI
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LS08HCJ was registered on 2008-04-09
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