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LS56APR
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS56APR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Jan 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
10
Passes
5
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,332 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,434 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
17 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,322 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear park brake reading slightly low
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,533 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 6 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,016 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,802 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,465 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,463 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS56APR was registered on 2008-12-17
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