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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 2,997 cc

LC08 OAPMOT history

LC08 OAP is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

LC08 OAP bronze 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 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
111,276 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OAP was last recorded at 111,276 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 1,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,963 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,313 miles
Average per year
6,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,276 miles
  • 2023 – 109,963 miles
  • 2022 – 106,387 miles
  • 2021 – 100,376 miles
  • 2019 – 95,514 miles
  • 2018 – 89,405 miles
  • 2017 – 82,223 miles
  • 2016 – 76,195 miles
  • 2015 – 68,795 miles
  • 2014 – 61,780 miles
  • 2013 – 47,215 miles
  • 2012 – 29,320 miles
  • 2011 – 26,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,276 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,276 miles (+1,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    689154301764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
    • 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))

  2. Pass109,963 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    347903245771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    788531660288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,387 miles (+6,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    527695951539
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass100,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    676490994390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,376 miles (+4,862)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    257912205683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,514 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    451999631834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass89,405 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    342531105572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    724594742662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,223 miles (+6,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    453509035448
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass76,195 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,195 miles
    Test number
    637683068612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,193 miles (+7,398)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    138472971062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass68,795 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    359318145140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,780 miles (+14,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    288194244127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,215 miles (+17,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    819180013144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass29,320 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    746994112184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    109072331165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,556 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    269722331148
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LC08 OAP

Does LC08 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 OAP expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OAP?
The MOT on LC08 OAP expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 OAP done?
LC08 OAP was recorded at 111,276 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 6,125 miles a year.
Has LC08 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OAP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 OAP 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 OAP find?
LC08 OAP passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; handbrake travel; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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