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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.

LP08 NZD grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass188,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass112,689 miles (+29,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,689 miles
    Test number
    209578492431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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