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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

LP08 VAFMOT history

LP08 VAF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2026.

LP08 VAF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,109 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VAF was last recorded at 146,109 miles on 21 Jun 2026, 3,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,590 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,519 miles
Average per year
6,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,109 miles
  • 2023 – 142,590 miles
  • 2022 – 130,628 miles
  • 2021 – 127,683 miles
  • 2020 – 117,724 miles
  • 2019 – 114,840 miles
  • 2018 – 107,478 miles
  • 2017 – 94,010 miles
  • 2016 – 78,032 miles
  • 2014 – 71,902 miles
  • 2013 – 66,532 miles
  • 2012 – 61,637 miles
  • 2011 – 48,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear axel and suspension components corroded

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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,109 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    479950372059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail146,109 miles (+3,519)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    223628313521
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass142,590 miles (+11,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,590 miles
    Test number
    142741132063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,628 miles (+2,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,628 miles
    Test number
    831793781964
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,683 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,683 miles
    Test number
    487108123321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,683 miles (+9,959)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,683 miles
    Test number
    677991900105
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,724 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    946286953589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,840 miles (+7,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,840 miles
    Test number
    160006486618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,478 miles (+13,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    571587813627
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

  10. Pass94,010 miles (+15,978)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    910528276039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    724041772024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,032 miles (+6,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    379945802689
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass71,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    278688004344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,902 miles (+5,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    659388804342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Fail66,532 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    275122923434
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass66,532 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    479952823113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,637 miles (+13,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    446512102157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    206471801285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VAF

Does LP08 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VAF is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VAF?
The MOT on LP08 VAF is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VAF done?
LP08 VAF was recorded at 146,109 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
Has LP08 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VAF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 VAF 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 VAF find?
LP08 VAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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