
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass103,320 miles (+6,618)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,320 miles
- Test number
- 584401712932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,702 miles
- Test number
- 659720395046
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass75,496 miles (+14,336)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,496 miles
- Test number
- 407334783034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,160 miles (+8,467)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 61,160 miles
- Test number
- 246650992098
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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