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LS08ZGC
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2996cc
General Information
- Registration LS08ZGC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 23 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,942 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Petrol cap seal cracking
- Petrol cap slightly damaged
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 133,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On cords (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Petrol cap slightly damaged
- Petrol cap seal cracking
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal cracking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dangerous (5.3.2 (b))
27 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,737 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dangerous (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel cap seal cracking
27 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,972 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025 7 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,086 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,994 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,994 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,063 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs lipped and worn
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,760 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,065 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,903 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,865 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear damage to bumper
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower damage to sill trim
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner wear on tyre tread
- Offside Rear damage to bumper
- Offside Front Inner wear on tyre tread
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear metal in tyre tread
- Nearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
- Nearside Rear Lower damage to sill trim
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,638 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
- Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,988 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 7 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,220 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 7 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,604 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,308 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 7 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,478 MI
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LS08ZGC was registered on 2008-05-23
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