
BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
LP08 UVWMOT history
LP08 UVW is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 124,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 124,702 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,853 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 UVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 UVW was last recorded at 124,702 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 124,231 miles · 6 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 471 miles
- Average per year
- 6,853 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 124,702 miles
- 2021 – 124,231 miles
- 2020 – 118,117 miles
- 2019 – 111,079 miles
- 2018 – 107,103 miles
- 2017 – 99,320 miles
- 2016 – 91,994 miles
- 2015 – 84,405 miles
- 2014 – 72,495 miles
- 2012 – 57,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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.
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,702 miles (+471)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 124,702 miles
- Test number
- 360726952567
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,231 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 124,231 miles
- Test number
- 472454239185
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,187 miles (+6,070)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,187 miles
- Test number
- 700800045501
- 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))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,117 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 118,117 miles
- Test number
- 987658334683
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass111,079 miles (+3,976)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,079 miles
- Test number
- 869176343272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,103 miles (+7,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 107,103 miles
- Test number
- 945013681052
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass99,320 miles (+7,326)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,320 miles
- Test number
- 485811252235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,994 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,994 miles
- Test number
- 985139679469
- AdvisoryEngine man light on
Pass84,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,405 miles
- Test number
- 336800945015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,405 miles (+11,910)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,405 miles
- Test number
- 606930145091
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass72,495 miles (+15,416)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 72,495 miles
- Test number
- 365974634007
- NoteBoth Side Rear Tyre Running low on Iner Edge..
- NoteOff Side Front Tyre Running low On Outer Edge..
Pass57,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,079 miles
- Test number
- 497626122399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 UVW
- Does LP08 UVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 UVW expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 UVW?
- The MOT on LP08 UVW expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 UVW done?
- LP08 UVW was recorded at 124,702 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 6,853 miles a year.
- Has LP08 UVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 UVW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LP08 UVW 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 UVW find?
- LP08 UVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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