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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 OUVMOT history

LO08 OUV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

LO08 OUV black 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 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
175,771 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OUV was last recorded at 175,771 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 8,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,514 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,257 miles
Average per year
9,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,771 miles
  • 2023 – 167,514 miles
  • 2022 – 159,574 miles
  • 2020 – 157,203 miles
  • 2019 – 146,516 miles
  • 2018 – 140,030 miles
  • 2017 – 126,162 miles
  • 2016 – 103,320 miles
  • 2015 – 96,702 miles
  • 2014 – 89,341 miles
  • 2013 – 75,496 miles
  • 2012 – 61,160 miles
  • 2011 – 52,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,771 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,771 miles (+8,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,771 miles
    Test number
    262148101430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass167,514 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,514 miles
    Test number
    694167204227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail167,438 miles (+7,864)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,438 miles
    Test number
    299668017594
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass159,574 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,574 miles
    Test number
    385655078429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail159,560 miles (+2,357)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,560 miles
    Test number
    213369507198
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass157,203 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,203 miles
    Test number
    864495125262
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre serious worn inner edge (225/40/18). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog light slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, pads down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail157,113 miles (+10,597)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,113 miles
    Test number
    745670904893
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre showing possible damage at the inner sidewall and inside the tyre (255/35/18). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Slightly lipped or worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost to the pad sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre serious worn inner edge (225/40/18). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog light slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, pads down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass146,516 miles (+6,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    266504202722
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass140,030 miles (+13,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,030 miles
    Test number
    342905126718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass126,162 miles (+22,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,162 miles
    Test number
    626790933643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass103,320 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    584401712932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    659720395046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,702 miles (+7,361)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    666289385087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass89,341 miles (+13,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    106477584057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass75,496 miles (+14,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    407334783034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,160 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    246650992098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,693 miles
    Test number
    505048261100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OUV

Does LO08 OUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OUV expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OUV?
The MOT on LO08 OUV expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OUV done?
LO08 OUV was recorded at 175,771 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 9,751 miles a year.
Has LO08 OUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OUV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 OUV 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 LO08 OUV find?
LO08 OUV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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