
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass141,613 miles (+9,889)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 141,613 miles
- Test number
- 844946939419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
Pass83,641 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 83,641 miles
- Test number
- 889554331237
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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