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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 WWDMOT history

LC08 WWD is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 203,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2022.

LC08 WWD green 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 30 Dec 2023
Mileage
203,147 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 WWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 WWD was last recorded at 203,147 miles on 31 Dec 2022, 7,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2017: 14,708 miles, lower than 120,172 miles on 4 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,234 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,913 miles
Average per year
13,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,147 miles
  • 2021 – 195,234 miles
  • 2020 – 185,294 miles
  • 2019 – 177,982 miles
  • 2018 – 157,992 miles
  • 2017 – 14,708 miles
  • 2016 – 120,172 miles
  • 2015 – 101,085 miles
  • 2014 – 86,015 miles
  • 2013 – 71,619 miles
  • 2012 – 59,515 miles
  • 2011 – 47,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,147 miles (+7,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    203,147 miles
    Test number
    925113255225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass195,234 miles (+9,940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,234 miles
    Test number
    676940731829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,294 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,294 miles
    Test number
    720012536907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
  4. Fail185,282 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,282 miles
    Test number
    813188792281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass177,982 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    177,982 miles
    Test number
    920960377870
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail177,770 miles (+8,630)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,770 miles
    Test number
    465347843323
    • DangerousNearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear sub-frame forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear sub-frame forward mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass169,140 miles (+11,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,140 miles
    Test number
    128624181038
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens damaged
  8. Pass157,992 miles (+143,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,992 miles
    Test number
    552912871293
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
  9. Pass14,708 miles (-105,464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,708 miles
    Test number
    129336548670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    330349168041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,172 miles (+19,087)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    369685623046
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit conti 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass101,085 miles (+15,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    448938655071
    • NoteSlight wear nearside front tyre outer edge
  13. Pass86,015 miles (+14,396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,015 miles
    Test number
    907786664029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,619 miles (+12,104)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    726774663024
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine oil leak in to coolant tank !!
  15. Pass59,515 miles (+11,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    208974972048
    • NoteEmissions test passed no printout avalible
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads worn low
  16. Pass47,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    548826471061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 WWD

Does LC08 WWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 WWD expired on 30 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 WWD?
The MOT on LC08 WWD expired on 30 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 WWD done?
LC08 WWD was recorded at 203,147 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2022, an average of 13,195 miles a year.
Has LC08 WWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 WWD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC08 WWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 WWD find?
LC08 WWD passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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