
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 PFVMOT history
LP08 PFV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 183,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 183,291 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,929 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 PFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 PFV was last recorded at 183,291 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 10,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 172,366 miles · 3 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10,925 miles
- Average per year
- 7,929 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 183,291 miles
- 2021 – 172,366 miles
- 2020 – 167,899 miles
- 2019 – 162,307 miles
- 2018 – 151,039 miles
- 2017 – 139,761 miles
- 2016 – 128,080 miles
- 2015 – 119,181 miles
- 2014 – 115,323 miles
- 2012 – 108,207 miles
- 2011 – 96,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,291 miles (+10,925)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 183,291 miles
- Test number
- 840134125026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,366 miles (+4,467)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 172,366 miles
- Test number
- 396379047804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays
Pass167,899 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 167,899 miles
- Test number
- 954084786472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,307 miles (+11,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 162,307 miles
- Test number
- 654423424039
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass151,039 miles (+11,278)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 151,039 miles
- Test number
- 655918617727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,761 miles (+11,681)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 139,761 miles
- Test number
- 880679719887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 128,080 miles
- Test number
- 901696822706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,079 miles (+8,898)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,079 miles
- Test number
- 603448950160
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass119,181 miles (+3,858)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 119,181 miles
- Test number
- 258977025070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,323 miles (+7,116)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,323 miles
- Test number
- 805898914099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,207 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 108,207 miles
- Test number
- 329236162293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,193 miles (+11,514)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,193 miles
- Test number
- 999244462230
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,679 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,679 miles
- Test number
- 238303301227
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteN/s front tyre has uneven wear (also noise from inside the tyre)
Pass96,679 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 96,679 miles
- Test number
- 245293701283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteN/s front tyre has uneven wear (also noise from inside the tyre)
Questions about LP08 PFV
- Does LP08 PFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 PFV expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 PFV?
- The MOT on LP08 PFV expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 PFV done?
- LP08 PFV was recorded at 183,291 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
- Has LP08 PFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 PFV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2016.
- Has the mileage on LP08 PFV 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 PFV find?
- LP08 PFV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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