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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 GGKMOT history

LP08 GGK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 173,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

LP08 GGK silver 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 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
173,338 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GGK was last recorded at 173,338 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 3,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,514 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,824 miles
Average per year
7,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,338 miles
  • 2022 – 169,514 miles
  • 2021 – 164,736 miles
  • 2020 – 161,640 miles
  • 2019 – 154,353 miles
  • 2018 – 144,334 miles
  • 2017 – 131,497 miles
  • 2016 – 122,244 miles
  • 2014 – 121,621 miles
  • 2013 – 114,190 miles
  • 2011 – 82,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,338 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear pad sensor not in pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,338 miles (+3,824)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,338 miles
    Test number
    358820154624
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass169,514 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,514 miles
    Test number
    253946303894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,736 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,736 miles
    Test number
    874875795817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,640 miles (+7,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,640 miles
    Test number
    419847237575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,353 miles (+10,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,353 miles
    Test number
    767334932161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,334 miles (+12,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,334 miles
    Test number
    388598520833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp brackets brokern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor not in pad
  7. Pass131,497 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,497 miles
    Test number
    835430899760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad sensor not in pad
  8. Fail131,486 miles (+9,242)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    748336960194
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH AND BOTH HAVE NAILS IN (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad sensor not in pad
  9. Pass122,244 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    768551180221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,621 miles (+7,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    388178984408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass114,190 miles (+31,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    727185783046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    346386581165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 GGK

Does LP08 GGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GGK expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GGK?
The MOT on LP08 GGK expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GGK done?
LP08 GGK was recorded at 173,338 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
Has LP08 GGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GGK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LP08 GGK 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 GGK find?
LP08 GGK passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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