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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 YTAMOT history

LC08 YTA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LC08 YTA silver 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,723 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 YTA was last recorded at 88,723 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,294 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
4,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,723 miles
  • 2025 – 85,294 miles
  • 2024 – 82,342 miles
  • 2023 – 78,585 miles
  • 2022 – 75,432 miles
  • 2021 – 70,061 miles
  • 2019 – 64,630 miles
  • 2018 – 60,096 miles
  • 2017 – 53,779 miles
  • 2016 – 49,049 miles
  • 2015 – 43,986 miles
  • 2014 – 40,597 miles
  • 2013 – 37,746 miles
  • 2012 – 34,365 miles
  • 2011 – 28,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,723 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to rear subframe mounts

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,723 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    526146065740
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to rear subframe mounts
  2. Pass85,294 miles (+2,952)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    746896005500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake warning sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak present
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen
  3. Pass82,342 miles (+3,757)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    874796643509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak present
  4. Pass78,585 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    573877768170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak present
    • AdvisoryStone chip to screen
  5. Fail78,585 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    336590049087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak present
    • AdvisoryStone chip to screen
  6. Pass75,432 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    109077734550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail75,432 miles (+5,371)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    762902361794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass70,061 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    592797344435
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,630 miles (+4,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    659027447165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,096 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    981185794901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,779 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    232218608758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,049 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    310430488720
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers,engine covers and undertrays fitted.
  13. Pass43,986 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    206966065466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,597 miles (+2,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,597 miles
    Test number
    628539864188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  15. Pass37,746 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    328196733190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass34,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    106385782163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail34,365 miles (+5,644)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    608565582151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass28,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    765577531165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 YTA

Does LC08 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 YTA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 YTA?
The MOT on LC08 YTA is valid until 20 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 YTA done?
LC08 YTA was recorded at 88,723 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,093 miles a year.
Has LC08 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 YTA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 YTA 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 YTA find?
LC08 YTA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: advise corrosion to rear subframe mounts.

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