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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LC08 GTYMOT history

LC08 GTY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

LC08 GTY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
110,180 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 GTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 GTY was last recorded at 110,180 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 7,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 60,098 miles, lower than 60,150 miles on 14 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,557 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,623 miles
Average per year
6,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,180 miles
  • 2023 – 102,557 miles
  • 2021 – 97,391 miles
  • 2020 – 89,259 miles
  • 2019 – 88,221 miles
  • 2018 – 85,396 miles
  • 2017 – 81,733 miles
  • 2016 – 60,098 miles
  • 2015 – 60,150 miles
  • 2014 – 55,283 miles
  • 2013 – 45,122 miles
  • 2012 – 35,420 miles
  • 2011 – 25,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,180 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,180 miles (+7,623)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    742332919651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,557 miles (+5,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,557 miles
    Test number
    437038880445
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,391 miles (+8,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,391 miles
    Test number
    638233005787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device missing both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leaks on underside of engine covers

  4. Pass89,259 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    510574907882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,221 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    368673608777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,396 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    992545223933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,733 miles (+21,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    376881849152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,098 miles (-52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    897004416348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass60,150 miles (+4,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    705494505184
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass55,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    245247804444
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail55,282 miles (+10,160)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    258587104172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    707683273029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,122 miles (+9,702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    378643773013
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass35,420 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    897425912188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,851 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,851 miles
    Test number
    559597711124
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn from inner and outer edges

  16. Fail25,851 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,851 miles
    Test number
    129587111148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 2 SSR RSC 225/45/R17 (91W)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Questions about LC08 GTY

Does LC08 GTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 GTY expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 GTY?
The MOT on LC08 GTY expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 GTY done?
LC08 GTY was recorded at 110,180 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 6,429 miles a year.
Has LC08 GTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 GTY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on LC08 GTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 GTY find?
LC08 GTY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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