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MM08LHB
2008 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration MM08LHB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 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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80 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 272,876 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Under trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 272,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 257,407 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- park brake has only just met minimum efficiency - system may need adjustment or repair
- full length sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 257,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake has only just met minimum efficiency - system may need adjustment or repair
- full length sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded
- Offside Front brake back plate insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 242,371 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded
- Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 242,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded
- Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 228,419 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 228,419 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 213,178 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear seatbelt and seat back not fitted into vehicle
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 206,474 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022 21 Jun 20261 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 206,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 192,021 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,965 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020 21 Jun 202616 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,366 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,677 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,775 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 21 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,353 MI
21 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,353 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 21 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,786 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015 21 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,551 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,530 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 21 Jun 202616 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,887 MI
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MM08LHB was registered on 2008-08-20
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