
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 TPZMOT history
LP08 TPZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 151,828 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 TPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 TPZ was last recorded at 151,828 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 9,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 142,677 miles · 19 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 9,151 miles
- Average per year
- 8,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 151,828 miles
- 2020 – 142,677 miles
- 2019 – 122,539 miles
- 2018 – 115,259 miles
- 2017 – 109,170 miles
- 2016 – 101,566 miles
- 2015 – 94,737 miles
- 2014 – 88,614 miles
- 2013 – 81,793 miles
- 2012 – 75,327 miles
- 2011 – 67,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device/O-ring cracked and perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion through out rear end of vehicle.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,828 miles (+9,151)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 151,828 miles
- Test number
- 321007039845
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device/O-ring cracked and perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion through out rear end of vehicle.
Pass142,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,677 miles
- Test number
- 476958933806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,669 miles (+20,130)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,669 miles
- Test number
- 361667089062
- DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass122,539 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 122,539 miles
- Test number
- 248593644564
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail122,539 miles (+7,280)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,539 miles
- Test number
- 250171957120
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass115,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 115,259 miles
- Test number
- 343516362348
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,259 miles (+6,089)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,259 miles
- Test number
- 636830291134
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,170 miles (+7,604)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,170 miles
- Test number
- 492792240377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,566 miles (+6,829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 101,566 miles
- Test number
- 797130713969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,737 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,737 miles
- Test number
- 307793305485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,614 miles (+6,821)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 88,614 miles
- Test number
- 948783324220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,793 miles (+6,466)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 81,793 miles
- Test number
- 317808493197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,327 miles (+8,282)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,327 miles
- Test number
- 638686722286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,045 miles
- Test number
- 577088281143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,045 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,045 miles
- Test number
- 958838681103
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFRONT DISCS WORN FRONT PADS VERY LOW REAR PADS VERY LOW
Questions about LP08 TPZ
- Does LP08 TPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 TPZ expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 TPZ?
- The MOT on LP08 TPZ expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 TPZ done?
- LP08 TPZ was recorded at 151,828 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 8,073 miles a year.
- Has LP08 TPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 TPZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LP08 TPZ 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 TPZ find?
- LP08 TPZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 14 advisories: fuel cap sealing device/o-ring cracked and perished.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 11 more.
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