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2008 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU08LWR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,677 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026 5 Jul 202610 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Chalked up (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,063 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,108 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024 5 Jul 202612 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,528 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory 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))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,051 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,269 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,411 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020 5 Jul 20266 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,726 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019 5 Jul 202614 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,957 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018 5 Jul 202617 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,357 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017 5 Jul 202617 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,345 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 5 Jul 202623 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,387 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,154 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014 5 Jul 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,945 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 5 Jul 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,458 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012 5 Jul 202613 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 5 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU08LWR was registered on 2008-08-01
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