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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LP08 BPVMOT history

LP08 BPV is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LP08 BPV bronze 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 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,077 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 BPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 BPV was last recorded at 116,077 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,996 miles · 30 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,081 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,077 miles
  • 2025 – 108,996 miles
  • 2024 – 108,154 miles
  • 2023 – 107,107 miles
  • 2022 – 105,402 miles
  • 2021 – 103,739 miles
  • 2020 – 100,549 miles
  • 2019 – 99,319 miles
  • 2018 – 97,404 miles
  • 2017 – 94,786 miles
  • 2016 – 89,535 miles
  • 2015 – 79,257 miles
  • 2014 – 66,159 miles
  • 2013 – 56,803 miles
  • 2012 – 42,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,077 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    818505362714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre
  2. Pass108,996 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,996 miles
    Test number
    783671853765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,154 miles (+1,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    185247705599
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass107,107 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    311636069058
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray & sill cover fitted
  5. Pass105,402 miles (+1,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,402 miles
    Test number
    517420627312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & sill cover fitted
  6. Pass103,739 miles (+3,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,739 miles
    Test number
    301565231626
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass100,549 miles (+1,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,549 miles
    Test number
    941894915574
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass99,319 miles (+1,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    731172942725
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,404 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,404 miles
    Test number
    797507396126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,786 miles (+5,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    162427449771
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  11. Pass89,535 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    992313875018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,257 miles (+13,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    198277505198
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  13. Pass66,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    977263554068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,156 miles (+9,353)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    446853854089
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • 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)
  15. Pass56,803 miles (+13,876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    185139143029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    367229802058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 BPV

Does LP08 BPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 BPV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 BPV?
The MOT on LP08 BPV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 BPV done?
LP08 BPV was recorded at 116,077 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has LP08 BPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 BPV has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on LP08 BPV 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 BPV find?
LP08 BPV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer nail in tyre.

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