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LS08PVJ
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS08PVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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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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63 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,351 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory 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))
23 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush[marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
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))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,812 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,003 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202621 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,393 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,412 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- 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 both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,073 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- engine oil leaking
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,073 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- engine oil leaking
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,279 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 6 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,665 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,611 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,364 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202614 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,891 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,106 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,245 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,057 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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LS08PVJ was registered on 2008-03-27
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