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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 MSVMOT history

LP08 MSV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 228,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

LP08 MSV silver 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 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
228,270 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MSV was last recorded at 228,270 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 9,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,846 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,424 miles
Average per year
14,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 228,270 miles
  • 2022 – 218,846 miles
  • 2021 – 209,824 miles
  • 2020 – 188,488 miles
  • 2019 – 156,043 miles
  • 2018 – 127,932 miles
  • 2017 – 114,121 miles
  • 2016 – 105,006 miles
  • 2015 – 95,709 miles
  • 2013 – 78,246 miles
  • 2012 – 71,638 miles
  • 2011 – 56,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,270 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [2014]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,270 miles (+9,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    228,270 miles
    Test number
    309347543321
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass218,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,846 miles
    Test number
    600457050302
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
  3. Fail218,846 miles (+9,022)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,846 miles
    Test number
    998217162168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
  4. Pass209,824 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    209,824 miles
    Test number
    784213170122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [2014] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on
  5. Fail209,823 miles (+21,335)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,823 miles
    Test number
    396502294275
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall [2014] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on
  6. Pass188,488 miles (+32,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,488 miles
    Test number
    236080631931
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass156,043 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,043 miles
    Test number
    579843647483
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail156,016 miles (+28,084)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    749974514790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass127,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    183730557540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail127,932 miles (+13,811)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    565708185733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass114,121 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,121 miles
    Test number
    525774739360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,006 miles (+9,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    392435197719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass95,709 miles (+17,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    325804685058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  14. Pass78,246 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    679787763235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,070 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    525282303084
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,638 miles (+15,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    587134472162
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  17. Pass56,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    298401681429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 MSV

Does LP08 MSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 MSV expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MSV?
The MOT on LP08 MSV expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 MSV done?
LP08 MSV was recorded at 228,270 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 14,148 miles a year.
Has LP08 MSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MSV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 MSV 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 MSV find?
LP08 MSV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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