
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass114,121 miles (+9,115)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,121 miles
- Test number
- 525774739360
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass78,246 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 78,246 miles
- Test number
- 679787763235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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