
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 LCXMOT history
LP08 LCX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 185,455 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 LCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 LCX was last recorded at 185,455 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 8,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 177,105 miles · 9 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,350 miles
- Average per year
- 12,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 185,455 miles
- 2021 – 177,105 miles
- 2020 – 168,402 miles
- 2019 – 156,826 miles
- 2018 – 143,042 miles
- 2017 – 131,082 miles
- 2016 – 115,601 miles
- 2015 – 99,852 miles
- 2014 – 84,735 miles
- 2013 – 69,848 miles
- 2012 – 56,342 miles
- 2011 – 40,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Under trays fitted to front and side panels covering brake pipes.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,455 miles (+8,350)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 185,455 miles
- Test number
- 734988091119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak
Pass177,105 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 177,105 miles
- Test number
- 347937600131
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,105 miles (+8,703)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,105 miles
- Test number
- 183982899931
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,402 miles (+11,576)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 168,402 miles
- Test number
- 286050157125
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end pipe to hose slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass156,826 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 156,826 miles
- Test number
- 705657549231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to front and side panels covering brake pipes.
Fail156,825 miles (+13,783)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,825 miles
- Test number
- 302514915068
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated Level is on max. Amber light not red. (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to front and side panels covering brake pipes.
Pass143,042 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,042 miles
- Test number
- 925827077665
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,959 miles (+11,877)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,959 miles
- Test number
- 966990753846
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,082 miles (+15,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 131,082 miles
- Test number
- 812703477359
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges
Pass115,601 miles (+15,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 115,601 miles
- Test number
- 842440358163
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass99,852 miles (+15,117)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,852 miles
- Test number
- 905899455176
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass84,735 miles (+14,887)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,735 miles
- Test number
- 239442384142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,848 miles (+13,506)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,848 miles
- Test number
- 467101893146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,342 miles (+16,296)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,342 miles
- Test number
- 417431002299
- NoteNear side front tyre wearing on edges
Pass40,046 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,046 miles
- Test number
- 297467841136
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Questions about LP08 LCX
- Does LP08 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 LCX expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 LCX?
- The MOT on LP08 LCX expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 LCX done?
- LP08 LCX was recorded at 185,455 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 12,529 miles a year.
- Has LP08 LCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 LCX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LP08 LCX 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 LCX find?
- LP08 LCX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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