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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 VWMMOT history

LC08 VWM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LC08 VWM grey 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,927 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VWM was last recorded at 136,927 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,822 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,105 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,927 miles
  • 2023 – 135,822 miles
  • 2021 – 124,394 miles
  • 2020 – 122,935 miles
  • 2019 – 118,121 miles
  • 2018 – 95,065 miles
  • 2017 – 81,892 miles
  • 2016 – 70,049 miles
  • 2015 – 60,330 miles
  • 2014 – 52,436 miles
  • 2013 – 43,981 miles
  • 2012 – 33,751 miles
  • 2011 – 25,821 miles
  • 2010 – 13,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,927 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    232112776476
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,927 miles (+1,105)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,927 miles
    Test number
    805578443727
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,822 miles (+11,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    425217080690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass124,394 miles (+1,459)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,394 miles
    Test number
    721658341038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted front to centre nothing visible

  5. Pass122,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    468289774960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail122,934 miles (+4,813)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,934 miles
    Test number
    452725051157
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass118,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,121 miles
    Test number
    551707311899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail118,120 miles (+23,055)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    865143117028
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,065 miles (+13,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    989975962170
    • AdvisoryFull covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    422039805407
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail81,888 miles (+11,839)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    561247628515
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass70,049 miles (+9,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    658737455361
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass60,330 miles (+7,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    679218552427
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass52,436 miles (+8,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    605209434360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass43,981 miles (+10,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    835196933377
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail33,751 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    646645022308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,751 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    697435422318
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass25,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    189009931374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,821 miles (+11,994)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    688539431319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass13,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,827 miles
    Test number
    612475140372
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about LC08 VWM

Does LC08 VWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 VWM is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VWM?
The MOT on LC08 VWM is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 VWM done?
LC08 VWM was recorded at 136,927 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has LC08 VWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VWM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 VWM 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 VWM find?
LC08 VWM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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