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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.

LP08 MTZ bronze 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass171,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass171,435 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,435 miles
    Test number
    918302347438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,262 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,262 miles
    Test number
    422620235721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass153,264 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,264 miles
    Test number
    755670535254
    • AdvisoryBracket on N/S Rear corroded
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass133,552 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    589060358460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,360 miles (+16,751)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    795166613664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,609 miles (+13,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,609 miles
    Test number
    922375268332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,851 miles (+20,809)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    196235205450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,042 miles (+15,090)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    648574343309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,952 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    177137903046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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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