
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 NZDMOT history
LP08 NZD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 188,525 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 NZD
- 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
- 15 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 NZD was last recorded at 188,525 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 186,247 miles · 3 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,278 miles
- Average per year
- 8,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,525 miles
- 2022 – 186,247 miles
- 2021 – 183,528 miles
- 2020 – 180,868 miles
- 2018 – 174,763 miles
- 2017 – 168,275 miles
- 2016 – 162,479 miles
- 2015 – 156,608 miles
- 2014 – 148,700 miles
- 2013 – 131,760 miles
- 2012 – 112,689 miles
- 2011 – 83,429 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,525 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 188,525 miles
- Test number
- 171222052853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail188,525 miles (+2,278)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,525 miles
- Test number
- 357719162283
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass186,247 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 186,247 miles
- Test number
- 885021099112
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail186,247 miles (+2,719)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,247 miles
- Test number
- 125817129013
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED THROUGH (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced MOUNTING EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR DISCS SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass183,528 miles (+2,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 183,528 miles
- Test number
- 267890578686
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MOUNTING PLATE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass180,868 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 180,868 miles
- Test number
- 889749018619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail180,868 miles (+6,105)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,868 miles
- Test number
- 340498379823
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass174,763 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 174,763 miles
- Test number
- 851766855458
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail174,763 miles (+6,488)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,763 miles
- Test number
- 964060666980
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,275 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 168,275 miles
- Test number
- 913658112880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail168,275 miles (+5,796)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,275 miles
- Test number
- 499838979800
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass162,479 miles (+5,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 162,479 miles
- Test number
- 240723667827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,608 miles (+7,908)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 156,608 miles
- Test number
- 736276094123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,700 miles (+16,940)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 148,700 miles
- Test number
- 838191444280
- NoteRear brake pads worn thin
- NoteWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
Pass131,760 miles (+19,071)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,760 miles
- Test number
- 728798203279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,689 miles (+29,260)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 112,689 miles
- Test number
- 209578492431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,429 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 83,429 miles
- Test number
- 389051711456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Fail83,429 miles3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,429 miles
- Test number
- 545540411218
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP08 NZD
- Does LP08 NZD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 NZD expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 NZD?
- The MOT on LP08 NZD expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 NZD done?
- LP08 NZD was recorded at 188,525 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
- Has LP08 NZD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 NZD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP08 NZD 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 NZD find?
- LP08 NZD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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