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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

LP08 GNJMOT history

LP08 GNJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 283,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LP08 GNJ blue 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
283,292 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GNJ was last recorded at 283,292 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 6,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,945 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,347 miles
Average per year
11,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,292 miles
  • 2025 – 276,945 miles
  • 2024 – 271,039 miles
  • 2023 – 264,928 miles
  • 2021 – 257,068 miles
  • 2020 – 241,201 miles
  • 2019 – 226,178 miles
  • 2018 – 206,200 miles
  • 2017 – 197,082 miles
  • 2016 – 187,736 miles
  • 2015 – 177,577 miles
  • 2014 – 167,950 miles
  • 2013 – 159,320 miles
  • 2012 – 147,774 miles
  • 2011 – 109,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,292 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,292 miles (+6,347)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    283,292 miles
    Test number
    343572895158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass276,945 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    276,945 miles
    Test number
    611245449437
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail276,945 miles (+5,906)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,945 miles
    Test number
    230156854495
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass271,039 miles (+6,111)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    271,039 miles
    Test number
    554789044792
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass264,928 miles (+7,860)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    264,928 miles
    Test number
    139854132170
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass257,068 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    257,068 miles
    Test number
    264396285201
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail257,068 miles (+15,867)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,068 miles
    Test number
    283223036702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner face of wheel rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass241,201 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    241,201 miles
    Test number
    269857196524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail241,200 miles (+15,022)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,200 miles
    Test number
    880124469909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass226,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    226,178 miles
    Test number
    315118441756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail226,178 miles (+19,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,178 miles
    Test number
    709522810541
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass206,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    206,200 miles
    Test number
    191030945082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail206,200 miles (+9,118)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,200 miles
    Test number
    876388091697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass197,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    197,082 miles
    Test number
    455356470579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail197,082 miles (+9,346)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,082 miles
    Test number
    468175980244
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass187,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    187,736 miles
    Test number
    219360745377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  17. Fail187,736 miles (+10,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,736 miles
    Test number
    690005956662
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  18. Pass177,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    177,577 miles
    Test number
    857853085182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail177,577 miles (+9,627)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,577 miles
    Test number
    356012385191
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass167,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    167,950 miles
    Test number
    467266074145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail167,950 miles (+8,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,950 miles
    Test number
    879376874173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass159,320 miles (+11,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    159,320 miles
    Test number
    425327073188
    • 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)

  23. Pass147,774 miles (+583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,774 miles
    Test number
    795146062242
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass147,191 miles (+37,498)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    147,191 miles
    Test number
    328895602476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,693 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    935724311218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Questions about LP08 GNJ

Does LP08 GNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 GNJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GNJ?
The MOT on LP08 GNJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 GNJ done?
LP08 GNJ was recorded at 283,292 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 11,583 miles a year.
Has LP08 GNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GNJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 GNJ 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 GNJ find?
LP08 GNJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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