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LS08WTR
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS08WTR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,990 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower bumper damaged
17 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower bumper damaged
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,102 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner wheel rim repaired
- Rear tailgate release handle loose
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Inner wheel rim repaired
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,944 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,421 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,254 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,755 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front jecking rubber missing
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front jecking rubber missing
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,938 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both heavily aged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advance corrosion on rear inner sills
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both heavily aged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Advance corrosion on rear inner sills
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,266 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,675 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,696 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- under tray fitted obscuring some component check
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,869 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,170 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,319 MI
6 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,319 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202610 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,383 MI
6 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,383 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 6 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,427 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2013 6 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,605 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012Reason(s) for failure
- front tyres worn on edges Dangerous
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LS08WTR was registered on 2008-05-07
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