BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 MTEMOT history
LP08 MTE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 202,561 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 MTE
- 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
- 25 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 MTE was last recorded at 202,561 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 7,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 195,323 miles · 18 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,238 miles
- Average per year
- 11,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 202,561 miles
- 2022 – 195,323 miles
- 2021 – 188,764 miles
- 2020 – 174,261 miles
- 2019 – 164,719 miles
- 2018 – 158,162 miles
- 2017 – 150,331 miles
- 2016 – 137,796 miles
- 2015 – 126,957 miles
- 2014 – 116,675 miles
- 2013 – 97,656 miles
- 2012 – 91,689 miles
- 2011 – 58,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,561 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,561 miles (+7,238)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 202,561 miles
- Test number
- 850704137551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,323 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 195,323 miles
- Test number
- 904891161276
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,764 miles (+14,503)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 188,764 miles
- Test number
- 940888323502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,261 miles (+9,542)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 174,261 miles
- Test number
- 105837148571
- MinorOffside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside obligatory door mirror glass slightly deteriorated - slightly affecting view to rear
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,719 miles (+6,557)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,719 miles
- Test number
- 812854878526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,162 miles (+7,831)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,162 miles
- Test number
- 515300600013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear BootLid strut ineffective
- AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test
Pass150,331 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 150,331 miles
- Test number
- 743551593855
- 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)
Fail150,331 miles (+12,535)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,331 miles
- Test number
- 495277327576
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- 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)
Pass137,796 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 137,796 miles
- Test number
- 479619131553
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail137,795 miles (+10,838)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,795 miles
- Test number
- 138916579128
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass126,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 126,957 miles
- Test number
- 245327005178
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail126,957 miles (+10,282)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,957 miles
- Test number
- 457587905101
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,675 miles (+19,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 116,675 miles
- Test number
- 266184904181
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass97,656 miles (+5,967)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,656 miles
- Test number
- 816830703154
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,689 miles (+32,778)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,689 miles
- Test number
- 239895532132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,911 miles
- Test number
- 915713031145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,911 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,911 miles
- Test number
- 956873231176
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LP08 MTE
- Does LP08 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 MTE expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 MTE?
- The MOT on LP08 MTE expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 MTE done?
- LP08 MTE was recorded at 202,561 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 11,825 miles a year.
- Has LP08 MTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 MTE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on LP08 MTE 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 MTE find?
- LP08 MTE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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