BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LC08 WVTMOT history
LC08 WVT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 98,304 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 WVT
- 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
- 16 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 WVT was last recorded at 98,304 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,706 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,598 miles
- Average per year
- 3,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,304 miles
- 2025 – 88,706 miles
- 2024 – 84,114 miles
- 2023 – 83,157 miles
- 2022 – 81,333 miles
- 2021 – 76,769 miles
- 2020 – 70,881 miles
- 2019 – 67,042 miles
- 2018 – 60,142 miles
- 2017 – 53,539 miles
- 2016 – 51,463 miles
- 2015 – 49,745 miles
- 2014 – 47,984 miles
- 2013 – 43,695 miles
- 2012 – 40,324 miles
- 2011 – 38,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet in oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel cap seal splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 98,304 miles
- Test number
- 273604579456
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail98,304 miles (+9,598)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,304 miles
- Test number
- 918681365041
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,706 miles (+242)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,706 miles
- Test number
- 998490924482
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray wet in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
Fail88,464 miles (+4,350)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,464 miles
- Test number
- 312301771443
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray wet in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
Pass84,114 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,114 miles
- Test number
- 874609179090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,157 miles
- Test number
- 993938504255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,157 miles (+1,824)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,157 miles
- Test number
- 684485699902
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass81,333 miles (+4,564)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,333 miles
- Test number
- 379402010370
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryHandbrake travelling too high .
Pass76,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 692268957893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,769 miles (+5,888)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 215735705320
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass70,881 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 70,881 miles
- Test number
- 511341946626
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,042 miles (+6,900)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,042 miles
- Test number
- 666476395684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,142 miles (+6,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 60,142 miles
- Test number
- 986561876363
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,539 miles (+2,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 53,539 miles
- Test number
- 595416393546
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner an outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,463 miles (+1,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,463 miles
- Test number
- 367698329100
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge 225 45 r17
Pass49,745 miles (+1,761)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 49,745 miles
- Test number
- 617261345171
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,984 miles (+4,289)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 47,984 miles
- Test number
- 935898114196
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,695 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,695 miles
- Test number
- 838819813184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass40,324 miles (+1,544)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 40,324 miles
- Test number
- 139071222180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,780 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,780 miles
- Test number
- 338471691448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,763 miles
- Test number
- 735039731152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 WVT
- Does LC08 WVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 WVT is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 WVT?
- The MOT on LC08 WVT is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 WVT done?
- LC08 WVT was recorded at 98,304 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
- Has LC08 WVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 WVT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC08 WVT 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 WVT find?
- LC08 WVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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