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BMW 1 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 EBUMOT history

LP08 EBU is a brown diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LP08 EBU brown BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
168,527 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EBU was last recorded at 168,527 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,455 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
9,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,527 miles
  • 2024 – 159,006 miles
  • 2023 – 149,034 miles
  • 2022 – 141,353 miles
  • 2021 – 136,357 miles
  • 2020 – 131,660 miles
  • 2019 – 125,736 miles
  • 2018 – 118,106 miles
  • 2017 – 116,576 miles
  • 2016 – 107,407 miles
  • 2015 – 96,833 miles
  • 2014 – 87,150 miles
  • 2013 – 71,847 miles
  • 2012 – 54,174 miles
  • 2011 – 40,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose coming up from caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,527 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,527 miles
    Test number
    480060337700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail168,455 miles (+9,449)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,455 miles
    Test number
    666626937618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting bracket adversity corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,006 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,006 miles
    Test number
    599034391434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,034 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,034 miles
    Test number
    881830041841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,031 miles (+7,678)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    981664999335
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,353 miles (+4,996)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,353 miles
    Test number
    336273692481
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake near minimum limit
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting brackets slightly corroded

  7. Pass136,357 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    943969933777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose coming up from caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail136,346 miles (+4,686)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    392844414713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose coming up from caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass131,660 miles (+5,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    129408070809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,736 miles (+7,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,736 miles
    Test number
    740270283027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass118,106 miles (+1,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    962646319408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,576 miles (+9,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    132177964866
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi weak

  13. Pass107,407 miles (+10,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    518125678986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    237896915288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail96,833 miles (+9,683)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    666496015254
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,150 miles (+15,303)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    629213004250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs look worn and have corrosion on surfaces moreso on inner edge.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,847 miles (+17,673)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    329637013246
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges but within MOT limits
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges but within MOT limits

  18. Pass54,174 miles (+13,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    945057202244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    675040801201
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outside edges

Questions about LP08 EBU

Does LP08 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 EBU expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EBU?
The MOT on LP08 EBU expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 EBU done?
LP08 EBU was recorded at 168,527 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 9,132 miles a year.
Has LP08 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EBU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 EBU 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 EBU find?
LP08 EBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished., and 1 more.

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