BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 GGVMOT history
LP08 GGV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 190,510 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 GGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 GGV was last recorded at 190,510 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,488 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 8,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,510 miles
- 2024 – 185,527 miles
- 2023 – 177,714 miles
- 2022 – 167,483 miles
- 2021 – 161,209 miles
- 2020 – 151,238 miles
- 2019 – 137,612 miles
- 2018 – 126,568 miles
- 2017 – 117,462 miles
- 2016 – 110,634 miles
- 2015 – 104,862 miles
- 2014 – 96,739 miles
- 2013 – 88,707 miles
- 2012 – 81,037 miles
- 2011 – 79,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,510 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,510 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 190,510 miles
- Test number
- 731680475524
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail190,488 miles (+4,961)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,488 miles
- Test number
- 505586854457
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass185,527 miles (+7,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 185,527 miles
- Test number
- 132537948433
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,714 miles (+10,231)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 177,714 miles
- Test number
- 282449418866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,483 miles (+6,274)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 167,483 miles
- Test number
- 751910069934
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (sides) brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,209 miles (+9,971)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 161,209 miles
- Test number
- 301546563717
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,238 miles (+13,626)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 151,238 miles
- Test number
- 949893446291
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,612 miles (+11,044)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 137,612 miles
- Test number
- 639983576242
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,568 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,568 miles
- Test number
- 755094943332
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Back outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Back outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail126,568 miles (+9,106)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,568 miles
- Test number
- 796047002492
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Back outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Back outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass117,462 miles (+6,828)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 117,462 miles
- Test number
- 185462944450
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass110,634 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 571043576228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,600 miles (+5,738)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,600 miles
- Test number
- 696690177964
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,862 miles (+8,123)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 104,862 miles
- Test number
- 285794645028
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,739 miles (+8,032)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 96,739 miles
- Test number
- 118888734477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,707 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 88,707 miles
- Test number
- 345663643011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,685 miles (+7,648)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,685 miles
- Test number
- 638152643068
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass81,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 586555642019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,037 miles (+1,837)2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 526415042078
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass79,200 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 79,200 miles
- Test number
- 858478601274
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear tyres nearside and offside almost on tread wear indicators will need replacing soon !
Questions about LP08 GGV
- Does LP08 GGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 GGV expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 GGV?
- The MOT on LP08 GGV expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 GGV done?
- LP08 GGV was recorded at 190,510 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 8,180 miles a year.
- Has LP08 GGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 GGV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 GGV 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 GGV find?
- LP08 GGV passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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