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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 LCUMOT history

LP08 LCU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 226,989 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LP08 LCU grey 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 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
226,989 km
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 LCU
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
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 LCU was last recorded at 226,989 km on 16 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2023: 136,317 miles, lower than 156,620 miles on 20 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,989 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,989 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,989 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    226,989 km
    Test number
    684858029561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail226,989 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,989 km
    Test number
    752782166527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,317 miles (-20,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    841703593673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass156,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,620 miles
    Test number
    381304671863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,620 miles (+10,313)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,620 miles
    Test number
    773048118270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass146,307 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,307 miles
    Test number
    773895802935
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail146,304 miles (+21,345)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    606105177326
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass124,959 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,959 miles
    Test number
    793468318407
    • AdvisoryFront Washer Weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,272 miles (+2,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    941014382088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,376 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    850586640855
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail116,376 miles (+10,436)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    219042084345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass105,940 miles (+13,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    816409997621
    • 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)

  13. Pass92,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,885 miles
    Test number
    323260297114
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryService lamp on

  14. Fail92,885 miles (+8,410)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,885 miles
    Test number
    964298089014
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryService lamp on

  15. Pass84,475 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    219267545159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail84,470 miles (+4,456)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    908693645112
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,014 miles (+6,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    548623244116
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass74,004 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    155524033101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,180 miles (+10,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    705030332186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    418757231101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,715 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    856027331179
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LP08 LCU

Does LP08 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 LCU expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 LCU?
The MOT on LP08 LCU expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 LCU done?
LP08 LCU was recorded at 226,989 km at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024.
Has LP08 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 LCU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 LCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 LCU find?
LP08 LCU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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