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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU08LBF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 64,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2027 3 Jul 20264 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,119 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 63,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,908 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,195 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024 3 Jul 20269 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,898 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023 3 Jul 20269 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,898 MI
3 Jul 20264 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,490 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022 3 Jul 202627 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,099 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted.
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Tyre's edge slightly worn and perishing.
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,124 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020 3 Jul 202614 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,821 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front windscreen slight crack
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
- Front windscreen slight crack
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,747 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
- o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge
- crack in screen
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 255/30/19 R/F (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 R/F (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- crack in screen
- o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,594 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake hoses slightly perished
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,147 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015 3 Jul 202624 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,247 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 3 Jul 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,578 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,192 MI
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OU08LBF was registered on 2008-07-23
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