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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 WJGMOT history

LO08 WJG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

LO08 WJG 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 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
190,468 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 WJG
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
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 WJG was last recorded at 190,468 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 11,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,305 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,163 miles
Average per year
9,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,468 miles
  • 2022 – 179,305 miles
  • 2021 – 162,837 miles
  • 2020 – 147,711 miles
  • 2019 – 143,850 miles
  • 2017 – 140,966 miles
  • 2016 – 132,737 miles
  • 2015 – 128,590 miles
  • 2014 – 121,104 miles
  • 2013 – 115,224 miles
  • 2012 – 102,513 miles
  • 2011 – 77,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,468 miles (+11,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,468 miles
    Test number
    310059882172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass179,305 miles (+16,468)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,305 miles
    Test number
    248213247836
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,837 miles (+15,126)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,837 miles
    Test number
    435542992227
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,711 miles (+3,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,711 miles
    Test number
    274133451051
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front bumper damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Rear valance slightly damaged but secure

  5. Pass143,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    232612805528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail143,850 miles (+2,884)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,850 miles
    Test number
    266868916938
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,966 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,966 miles
    Test number
    494122842215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail140,964 miles (+8,227)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,964 miles
    Test number
    696721113914
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm botH (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass132,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    259136485519
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail132,737 miles (+4,147)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    370686405276
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass128,590 miles (+7,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,590 miles
    Test number
    389375928523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker misted with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass121,104 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    806602434256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass115,224 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,224 miles
    Test number
    338961563213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,222 miles (+12,709)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,222 miles
    Test number
    169040163224
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass102,513 miles (+24,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    636726532156
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass77,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    238795471455
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about LO08 WJG

Does LO08 WJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 WJG expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 WJG?
The MOT on LO08 WJG expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 WJG done?
LO08 WJG was recorded at 190,468 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 9,222 miles a year.
Has LO08 WJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 WJG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LO08 WJG 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 WJG find?
LO08 WJG passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner track rod end slightly misaligned; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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