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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 BPFMOT history

LP08 BPF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LP08 BPF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,992 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 BPF
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 BPF was last recorded at 196,992 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 13,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,247 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,745 miles
Average per year
11,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,992 miles
  • 2025 – 183,247 miles
  • 2024 – 177,771 miles
  • 2022 – 166,424 miles
  • 2021 – 154,051 miles
  • 2020 – 137,933 miles
  • 2019 – 122,631 miles
  • 2017 – 114,719 miles
  • 2016 – 96,886 miles
  • 2015 – 76,915 miles
  • 2014 – 55,211 miles
  • 2013 – 35,542 miles
  • 2012 – 31,957 miles
  • 2011 – 25,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,992 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper rear control arm inner bushes worn with movement detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,992 miles (+13,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,992 miles
    Test number
    675301134716
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass183,247 miles (+5,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    183,247 miles
    Test number
    857972955014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,771 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,771 miles
    Test number
    364948324302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper rear control arm inner bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail177,769 miles (+11,345)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,769 miles
    Test number
    511029936006
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear control arm (spring carrier) outer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper rear control arm inner bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,424 miles (+12,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,424 miles
    Test number
    881845037619
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,051 miles (+2,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,051 miles
    Test number
    484741720968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,250 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,250 miles
    Test number
    785693073846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail151,233 miles (+2,251)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    250197737957
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass148,982 miles (+11,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,982 miles
    Test number
    549737335123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,933 miles (+15,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,933 miles
    Test number
    670537953850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,631 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,631 miles
    Test number
    556978939919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    545250626630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,719 miles (+17,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    879293437781
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass96,886 miles (+19,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,886 miles
    Test number
    520627030070
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to legal limit

  15. Pass76,915 miles (+21,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    933466358131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,211 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    426450694271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,211 miles (+19,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    756460994262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,542 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    188669573191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,957 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    167725972105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    425092971168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 BPF

Does LP08 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 BPF is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 BPF?
The MOT on LP08 BPF is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 BPF done?
LP08 BPF was recorded at 196,992 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 11,696 miles a year.
Has LP08 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 BPF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 BPF 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 BPF find?
LP08 BPF passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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