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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 LCVMOT history

LP08 LCV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LP08 LCV black 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,816 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 LCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 LCV was last recorded at 133,816 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2017: 72,782 miles, lower than 92,411 miles on 31 May 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,133 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,683 miles
Average per year
6,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,816 miles
  • 2025 – 127,133 miles
  • 2024 – 121,466 miles
  • 2023 – 115,939 miles
  • 2022 – 104,435 miles
  • 2021 – 98,749 miles
  • 2020 – 95,087 miles
  • 2019 – 87,915 miles
  • 2018 – 79,356 miles
  • 2017 – 72,782 miles
  • 2016 – 92,411 miles
  • 2015 – 60,061 miles
  • 2014 – 52,907 miles
  • 2013 – 48,269 miles
  • 2012 – 43,484 miles
  • 2011 – 39,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,816 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water contamination

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,816 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,816 miles
    Test number
    492052964540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,133 miles (+5,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    861520271925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion on rear suspension components

  3. Pass121,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,466 miles
    Test number
    120748035042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,466 miles (+5,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,466 miles
    Test number
    102853662180
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass115,939 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,939 miles
    Test number
    853458596379
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump stops perished [both sides]
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,939 miles (+11,504)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,939 miles
    Test number
    523049390502
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump stops perished [both sides]
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,435 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    948710152582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,749 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    115178818235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,087 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    481350429721
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water contamination (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail95,085 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,085 miles
    Test number
    780619477450
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water contamination (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff

  11. Pass87,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    716888872494
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail87,913 miles (+8,557)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    250533194037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    991244097119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,355 miles (+6,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    246932052337
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass72,782 miles (-19,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    133513857536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to near side front and rear seats

  16. Fail92,411 miles (+25,331)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    503841920398
    • DangerousBad oil leak
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,080 miles (+7,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    567096355833
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  18. Pass60,061 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    188334655199
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f bumper
    • NoteTrigger point not met

  19. Fail60,059 miles (+7,152)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    955053155189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  20. Pass52,907 miles (+4,638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    349629244193
    • NoteChild seats in rear
    • NoteDiesel test pass trigger point not met
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  21. Pass48,269 miles (+4,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    166202443123
    • NoteTrigger point not met

  22. Pass43,484 miles (+3,689)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    239940452109
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear low
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully
    • NoteUnder body sheilds fitted

  23. Pass39,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    216429451424
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LP08 LCV

Does LP08 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 LCV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 LCV?
The MOT on LP08 LCV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 LCV done?
LP08 LCV was recorded at 133,816 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,363 miles a year.
Has LP08 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 LCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 LCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 LCV find?
LP08 LCV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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