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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 MXTMOT history

LC08 MXT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LC08 MXT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,463 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 MXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 MXT was last recorded at 92,463 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,724 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,739 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,463 miles
  • 2025 – 90,724 miles
  • 2024 – 89,691 miles
  • 2023 – 86,823 miles
  • 2022 – 84,141 miles
  • 2021 – 80,743 miles
  • 2020 – 78,176 miles
  • 2019 – 75,163 miles
  • 2018 – 71,217 miles
  • 2017 – 67,288 miles
  • 2016 – 64,109 miles
  • 2015 – 59,362 miles
  • 2014 – 51,738 miles
  • 2013 – 43,554 miles
  • 2012 – 32,864 miles
  • 2011 – 21,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Lower outer sill trim slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side ( Perishing )

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel cap seal start cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    948191957418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail92,463 miles (+1,739)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    310626092108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,724 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    517211691667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,691 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    597810424903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,823 miles (+2,682)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    631474886335
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower outer sill trim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,141 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    934580289187
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side ( Perishing ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside lower outer sill trim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,141 miles (+3,398)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    566258328063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side ( Perishing ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside lower outer sill trim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,743 miles (+2,567)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    246466305619
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side ( Perishing ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cuts outside wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower outer sill trim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,176 miles (+3,013)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    745480274111
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cuts outside wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sill trim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,163 miles (+3,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    778538151201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (Perishing) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts outside wall no cords(both side) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts outside wall on cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    311435361917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail71,217 miles (+3,929)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    901832025695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    863368541323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure

  14. Fail67,288 miles (+3,179)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    649076958657
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure

  15. Pass64,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    398325698805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,109 miles (+4,747)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    143202062950
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass59,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    609515743565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  18. Fail59,362 miles (+7,624)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    654154150074
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  19. Fail51,738 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    409773464181
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  20. Pass51,738 miles (+8,184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    765813064145
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  21. Pass43,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    657159773189
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail43,554 miles (+10,690)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    916419773131
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass32,864 miles (+11,415)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,864 miles
    Test number
    278860282162
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  24. Pass21,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,449 miles
    Test number
    547745841122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,449 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,449 miles
    Test number
    946685641146
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC08 MXT

Does LC08 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 MXT is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 MXT?
The MOT on LC08 MXT is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 MXT done?
LC08 MXT was recorded at 92,463 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has LC08 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 MXT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 MXT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 MXT find?
LC08 MXT passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides.

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