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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 UGTMOT history

LC08 UGT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 227,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

LC08 UGT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
227,236 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UGT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UGT was last recorded at 227,236 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 14,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,772 miles · 23 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,464 miles
Average per year
16,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 227,236 miles
  • 2022 – 212,772 miles
  • 2020 – 186,561 miles
  • 2019 – 144,586 miles
  • 2018 – 113,278 miles
  • 2017 – 109,197 miles
  • 2016 – 93,534 miles
  • 2015 – 77,215 miles
  • 2014 – 64,034 miles
  • 2013 – 54,562 miles
  • 2012 – 42,557 miles
  • 2011 – 29,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,236 miles (+14,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    227,236 miles
    Test number
    804136388711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass212,772 miles (+26,211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,772 miles
    Test number
    340799755519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,561 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,561 miles
    Test number
    724159832988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail186,557 miles (+20,743)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,557 miles
    Test number
    914052582358
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass165,814 miles (+21,228)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,814 miles
    Test number
    385353783779
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 24cm crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  6. Pass144,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    520579408721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail144,586 miles (+31,308)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    171728529569
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass113,278 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    453843132067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,197 miles (+15,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    786370899858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass93,534 miles (+16,319)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,534 miles
    Test number
    508450971458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,215 miles (+13,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    838554315022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass64,034 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    197603814009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,562 miles (+12,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    267969093038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass42,557 miles (+12,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,557 miles
    Test number
    376892212112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,636 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,636 miles
    Test number
    228879301446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass29,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,636 miles
    Test number
    568949901106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC08 UGT

Does LC08 UGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 UGT expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UGT?
The MOT on LC08 UGT expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 UGT done?
LC08 UGT was recorded at 227,236 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 16,680 miles a year.
Has LC08 UGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UGT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC08 UGT 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 UGT find?
LC08 UGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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