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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 FPOMOT history

LP08 FPO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LP08 FPO 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,140 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FPO
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
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FPO was last recorded at 179,140 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 13,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,465 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,675 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,140 miles
  • 2025 – 165,465 miles
  • 2024 – 161,450 miles
  • 2023 – 154,495 miles
  • 2022 – 152,276 miles
  • 2021 – 149,403 miles
  • 2020 – 148,971 miles
  • 2018 – 146,985 miles
  • 2017 – 137,467 miles
  • 2016 – 126,161 miles
  • 2015 – 114,580 miles
  • 2014 – 99,258 miles
  • 2013 – 83,815 miles
  • 2012 – 69,738 miles
  • 2011 – 57,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight movement in o/s rear lower suspension arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,140 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,140 miles
    Test number
    658012393908
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail179,137 miles (+13,672)5 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,137 miles
    Test number
    496398896770
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass165,465 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,465 miles
    Test number
    483049497028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,450 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,450 miles
    Test number
    320335855031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,495 miles (+2,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,495 miles
    Test number
    141294970029
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass152,276 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    330973407857
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail152,276 miles (+2,873)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    484099849650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass149,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,403 miles
    Test number
    186103566408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail149,403 miles (+432)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,403 miles
    Test number
    348430145080
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,971 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,971 miles
    Test number
    470009594406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass146,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    420658596616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,985 miles (+9,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    178468153180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass137,467 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    212372951174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail137,465 miles (+11,304)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    625683368252
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass126,161 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,161 miles
    Test number
    533199243618
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s rear lower suspension arm bush

  16. Fail125,993 miles (+11,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,993 miles
    Test number
    330073534899
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in o/s rear lower suspension arm bush

  17. Pass114,580 miles (+15,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    892027182322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass99,258 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,258 miles
    Test number
    867072814230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,815 miles (+14,077)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    945073883159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  20. Pass69,738 miles (+12,443)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    359686682131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,295 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    897953101203
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

Questions about LP08 FPO

Does LP08 FPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FPO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FPO?
The MOT on LP08 FPO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 FPO done?
LP08 FPO was recorded at 179,140 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has LP08 FPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 FPO 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 FPO find?
LP08 FPO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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