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LS52JRS
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS52JRS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,918 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,480 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025 7 Jun 20265 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,686 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,930 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts but no cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO CORD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve BOTH SIDES CRACK APPERING (5.2.2 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve CRACKS APPERING. (5.2.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve CRACKS APPERING. (5.2.2 (a))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,822 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022 7 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,169 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,996 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,528 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,896 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,161 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,684 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
6 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,571 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,968 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,943 MI
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LS52JRS was registered on 2008-03-20
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