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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

LO08 LGNMOT history

LO08 LGN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

LO08 LGN silver 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 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
99,607 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 LGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 LGN was last recorded at 99,607 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 9,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2021: 68,621 miles, lower than 96,993 miles on 12 Mar 2020.

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
90,025 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,582 miles
Average per year
6,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,607 miles
  • 2023 – 90,025 miles
  • 2022 – 82,283 miles
  • 2021 – 68,621 miles
  • 2020 – 96,993 miles
  • 2018 – 37,009 miles
  • 2017 – 35,450 miles
  • 2016 – 32,843 miles
  • 2015 – 30,107 miles
  • 2014 – 27,916 miles
  • 2013 – 24,848 miles
  • 2012 – 22,264 miles
  • 2011 – 20,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,607 miles (+9,582)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    210772733444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass90,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    951108093516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,025 miles (+7,742)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    822557088816
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,283 miles (+13,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    750714979926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,621 miles (-28,372)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    786466495199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,993 miles (+59,984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    838237324121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,009 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    222246225139
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail37,006 miles (+1,556)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    929488546571
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass35,450 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,450 miles
    Test number
    841510393549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,445 miles (+2,602)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,445 miles
    Test number
    738213753065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass32,843 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    666604679684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,825 miles (+2,718)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,825 miles
    Test number
    840884959676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass30,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    829459585078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,107 miles (+2,191)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    896779085036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,916 miles (+3,068)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    428798784074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass24,848 miles (+2,584)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,848 miles
    Test number
    198027883477
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly worn inside outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass22,264 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,264 miles
    Test number
    206881392043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,325 miles
    Test number
    156404681421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 LGN

Does LO08 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 LGN expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 LGN?
The MOT on LO08 LGN expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 LGN done?
LO08 LGN was recorded at 99,607 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
Has LO08 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 LGN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 LGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 LGN find?
LO08 LGN passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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