BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 HNLMOT history
LP08 HNL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 132,252 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 HNL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 HNL was last recorded at 132,252 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,917 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,335 miles
- Average per year
- 7,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,252 miles
- 2024 – 128,917 miles
- 2023 – 125,500 miles
- 2022 – 121,822 miles
- 2021 – 119,645 miles
- 2020 – 113,584 miles
- 2019 – 98,780 miles
- 2018 – 96,346 miles
- 2017 – 93,299 miles
- 2016 – 88,058 miles
- 2015 – 81,288 miles
- 2014 – 72,412 miles
- 2013 – 62,402 miles
- 2012 – 47,692 miles
- 2011 – 32,425 miles
- 2010 – 19,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Large amounts of surface rust rear of car
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,252 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 132,252 miles
- Test number
- 738407164428
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,252 miles (+3,335)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,252 miles
- Test number
- 611189808020
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,917 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,917 miles
- Test number
- 960686534131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLarge amounts of surface rust rear of car
Fail128,917 miles (+3,417)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,917 miles
- Test number
- 824640384045
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLarge amounts of surface rust rear of car
Pass125,500 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 125,500 miles
- Test number
- 957073400470
- AdvisoryFront un der tray in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame very corroded no holes but in poor condition
Fail125,500 miles (+3,678)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,500 miles
- Test number
- 982465471884
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryFront un der tray in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame very corroded no holes but in poor condition
Pass121,822 miles (+2,177)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 121,822 miles
- Test number
- 119869985862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,645 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,645 miles
- Test number
- 633397594834
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail119,645 miles (+6,061)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,645 miles
- Test number
- 296276866934
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,584 miles (+14,804)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 113,584 miles
- Test number
- 263570982499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,780 miles
- Test number
- 552296330252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,780 miles (+2,434)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,780 miles
- Test number
- 890576516537
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,346 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,346 miles
- Test number
- 512058304549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,299 miles (+5,241)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 93,299 miles
- Test number
- 561031291916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,058 miles (+6,770)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 88,058 miles
- Test number
- 701666000097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,288 miles
- Test number
- 235986895452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,288 miles (+8,876)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,288 miles
- Test number
- 829325195112
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass72,412 miles (+10,010)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 72,412 miles
- Test number
- 417893884202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,402 miles (+14,710)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 62,402 miles
- Test number
- 128074273240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,692 miles (+15,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 47,692 miles
- Test number
- 938332382261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,425 miles (+12,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,425 miles
- Test number
- 495373371299
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 19,496 miles
- Test number
- 520361690262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 HNL
- Does LP08 HNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 HNL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 HNL?
- The MOT on LP08 HNL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 HNL done?
- LP08 HNL was recorded at 132,252 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
- Has LP08 HNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 HNL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 HNL 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 HNL find?
- LP08 HNL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop, and 4 more.
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