
BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 MTZMOT history
LP08 MTZ is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 171,435 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 MTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 MTZ was last recorded at 171,435 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 5,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 166,262 miles · 18 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,173 miles
- Average per year
- 10,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,435 miles
- 2022 – 166,262 miles
- 2021 – 159,727 miles
- 2020 – 153,264 miles
- 2019 – 143,297 miles
- 2017 – 133,552 miles
- 2016 – 123,360 miles
- 2015 – 106,609 miles
- 2013 – 72,042 miles
- 2012 – 56,180 miles
- 2011 – 47,703 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,435 miles (+5,173)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 171,435 miles
- Test number
- 918302347438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,262 miles (+6,535)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 166,262 miles
- Test number
- 422620235721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,727 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 159,727 miles
- Test number
- 509038259249
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,721 miles (+6,457)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,721 miles
- Test number
- 517156567735
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Flickers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass153,264 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 153,264 miles
- Test number
- 755670535254
- AdvisoryBracket on N/S Rear corroded
Fail153,258 miles (+9,961)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,258 miles
- Test number
- 613994397771
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBracket on N/S Rear corroded
Pass143,297 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 143,297 miles
- Test number
- 655116065791
- AdvisoryN/S Front brake wear indicator not connected.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,293 miles (+9,741)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,293 miles
- Test number
- 185237547376
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/S Front brake wear indicator not connected.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,552 miles (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 133,552 miles
- Test number
- 589060358460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,360 miles (+16,751)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 123,360 miles
- Test number
- 795166613664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,609 miles (+13,758)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 106,609 miles
- Test number
- 922375268332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,851 miles (+20,809)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,851 miles
- Test number
- 196235205450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,042 miles (+15,090)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,042 miles
- Test number
- 648574343309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,952 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 56,952 miles
- Test number
- 177137903046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,180 miles (+8,477)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,180 miles
- Test number
- 235869992472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres have uneven wear
- NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven wear/no tread on the inner edge
Pass47,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,703 miles
- Test number
- 759699891199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 MTZ
- Does LP08 MTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 MTZ expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 MTZ?
- The MOT on LP08 MTZ expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 MTZ done?
- LP08 MTZ was recorded at 171,435 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 10,768 miles a year.
- Has LP08 MTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 MTZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LP08 MTZ 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 MTZ find?
- LP08 MTZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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