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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LU06MPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 155,179 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,718 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,397 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))
- UNDERTRAY & SILL COVER FITTED
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,001 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
28 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,783 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,644 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,147 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,555 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,971 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,971 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,510 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17/91w hankook (4.1.D.1b)
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)
15 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,478 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,409 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,138 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013 11 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,919 MI
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LU06MPY was registered on 2008-08-04
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