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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 TNKMOT history

LP08 TNK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 183,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

LP08 TNK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
183,641 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 TNK
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
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 TNK was last recorded at 183,641 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,630 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,641 miles
  • 2023 – 163,213 miles
  • 2022 – 153,434 miles
  • 2021 – 141,613 miles
  • 2020 – 131,724 miles
  • 2019 – 127,022 miles
  • 2018 – 121,160 miles
  • 2017 – 115,573 miles
  • 2016 – 109,140 miles
  • 2015 – 103,343 miles
  • 2014 – 98,374 miles
  • 2013 – 94,591 miles
  • 2012 – 91,067 miles
  • 2011 – 83,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,641 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,641 miles (+11)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,641 miles
    Test number
    148529172784
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail183,630 miles (+20,417)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,630 miles
    Test number
    296345350704
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass163,213 miles (+9,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    996020819800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass153,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    248085461952
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail153,434 miles (+11,821)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    141780738566
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass141,613 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    844946939419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    104471467600
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail131,721 miles (+4,699)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,721 miles
    Test number
    494162764108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass127,022 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,022 miles
    Test number
    824963234221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail126,996 miles (+5,836)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,996 miles
    Test number
    755864096871
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass121,160 miles (+5,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    223379424488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake may need adjusting soon
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass115,573 miles (+6,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,573 miles
    Test number
    513709125137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass109,140 miles (+5,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    948981690826
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass103,343 miles (+4,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,343 miles
    Test number
    144681477699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass98,374 miles (+3,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    208934644284
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass94,591 miles (+3,524)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    745395233212
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass91,067 miles (+7,426)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    295107132231
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light on
    • NoteFront tyres slight wear on edges may need tracking adjustment
  18. Pass83,641 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    889554331237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,477 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    927363301246
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

Questions about LP08 TNK

Does LP08 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 TNK expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 TNK?
The MOT on LP08 TNK expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 TNK done?
LP08 TNK was recorded at 183,641 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 7,546 miles a year.
Has LP08 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 TNK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 TNK 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 TNK find?
LP08 TNK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen wiper blade defective both front, and 2 more.

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