BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 LCYMOT history
LP08 LCY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 192,200 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 LCY
- 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
- 7 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 LCY was last recorded at 192,200 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,200 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,200 miles
- 2025 – 181,182 miles
- 2024 – 168,102 miles
- 2023 – 154,565 miles
- 2022 – 145,092 miles
- 2021 – 139,490 miles
- 2020 – 136,450 miles
- 2019 – 128,154 miles
- 2018 – 110,400 miles
- 2017 – 89,730 miles
- 2016 – 78,548 miles
- 2015 – 66,200 miles
- 2014 – 53,437 miles
- 2013 – 42,559 miles
- 2012 – 35,576 miles
- 2011 – 30,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,200 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth rear strengthening arms corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,200 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 192,200 miles
- Test number
- 451994581727
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear strengthening arms corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail192,200 miles (+11,018)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,200 miles
- Test number
- 936805272204
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear strengthening arms corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,182 miles (+13,080)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 181,182 miles
- Test number
- 291506418459
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,102 miles (+49)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 168,102 miles
- Test number
- 304482185672
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,053 miles (+13,488)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,053 miles
- Test number
- 173156662571
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,565 miles (+9,473)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 154,565 miles
- Test number
- 735667451082
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass145,092 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,092 miles
- Test number
- 841528968881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
Fail145,092 miles (+5,602)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,092 miles
- Test number
- 893224083386
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
Pass139,490 miles (+3,040)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 139,490 miles
- Test number
- 127880052441
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass136,450 miles (+8,296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 136,450 miles
- Test number
- 531068116409
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass128,154 miles (+17,754)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,154 miles
- Test number
- 301080793656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,400 miles (+20,670)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 110,400 miles
- Test number
- 342002197170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,730 miles (+11,182)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,730 miles
- Test number
- 487273624922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,548 miles (+12,348)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,548 miles
- Test number
- 618813934623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,200 miles (+12,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,200 miles
- Test number
- 998870385034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,437 miles (+10,878)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 53,437 miles
- Test number
- 836906084079
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,559 miles (+6,983)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,559 miles
- Test number
- 997647373045
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Pass35,576 miles (+4,662)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,576 miles
- Test number
- 535509682098
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,914 miles
- Test number
- 236034541152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 LCY
- Does LP08 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 LCY is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 LCY?
- The MOT on LP08 LCY is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 LCY done?
- LP08 LCY was recorded at 192,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,867 miles a year.
- Has LP08 LCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 LCY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 LCY 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 LCY find?
- LP08 LCY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; both rear strengthening arms corroded.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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