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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 BNZMOT history

LP08 BNZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LP08 BNZ 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 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
120,274 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 BNZ
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
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 BNZ was last recorded at 120,274 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,418 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
6,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,274 miles
  • 2024 – 119,418 miles
  • 2023 – 117,928 miles
  • 2022 – 114,183 miles
  • 2021 – 104,147 miles
  • 2020 – 97,526 miles
  • 2019 – 92,496 miles
  • 2018 – 87,403 miles
  • 2017 – 80,538 miles
  • 2016 – 74,741 miles
  • 2015 – 70,162 miles
  • 2014 – 63,200 miles
  • 2013 – 53,552 miles
  • 2012 – 44,003 miles
  • 2011 – 33,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,274 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,274 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    646626672333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass119,418 miles (+1,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    216853311365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,928 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    271481743308
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass114,183 miles (+10,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,183 miles
    Test number
    731724529691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass104,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    240958500726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  6. Fail104,147 miles (+6,621)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    908668617474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Pass97,526 miles (+5,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    359461253367
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Pass92,496 miles (+5,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,496 miles
    Test number
    117415612567
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass87,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    864360007231
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail87,403 miles (+6,865)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    956552464518
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass80,538 miles (+5,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    618570023235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass74,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    948074537210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail74,741 miles (+4,579)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    582703282405
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 rf (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass70,162 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    257705665050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,200 miles (+9,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    659170974138
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,552 miles (+76)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    165112083119
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail53,476 miles (+9,473)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    387385973122
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass44,003 miles (+10,043)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    245072272409
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres bald on outer edges

  19. Pass33,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    299402471479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 BNZ

Does LP08 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 BNZ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 BNZ?
The MOT on LP08 BNZ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 BNZ done?
LP08 BNZ was recorded at 120,274 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 6,186 miles a year.
Has LP08 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 BNZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 BNZ 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 LP08 BNZ find?
LP08 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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