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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 YLNMOT history

LP08 YLN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LP08 YLN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2025
Mileage
125,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YLN was last recorded at 125,764 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 6,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,072 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,692 miles
Average per year
7,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,764 miles
  • 2023 – 119,072 miles
  • 2022 – 117,973 miles
  • 2021 – 113,186 miles
  • 2020 – 106,725 miles
  • 2019 – 103,099 miles
  • 2018 – 97,683 miles
  • 2017 – 89,307 miles
  • 2016 – 80,384 miles
  • 2015 – 72,080 miles
  • 2014 – 62,642 miles
  • 2013 – 50,187 miles
  • 2012 – 40,536 miles
  • 2011 – 28,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,764 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,764 miles (+6,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,764 miles
    Test number
    547745935263
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass119,072 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,072 miles
    Test number
    928512469226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail117,973 miles (+4,787)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,973 miles
    Test number
    363495182313
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    895893930314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,186 miles (+6,461)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    623542033572
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass106,725 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,725 miles
    Test number
    681511401232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,099 miles (+5,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    395897955576
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,683 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    326125440306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,680 miles (+8,373)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,680 miles
    Test number
    744977175524
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass89,307 miles (+8,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    450831850363
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside No plate light, intermittent electrical fault, lamp working at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass80,384 miles (+8,304)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,384 miles
    Test number
    918709083126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass72,080 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    625486258879
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  13. Fail72,080 miles (+9,438)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    359558080674
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  14. Pass62,642 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    705208414360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail62,642 miles (+12,455)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    239228914330
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass50,187 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    668519433241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    255396632247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass40,536 miles (+12,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    306206832486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    189612681114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YLN

Does LP08 YLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 YLN expired on 20 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YLN?
The MOT on LP08 YLN expired on 20 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 YLN done?
LP08 YLN was recorded at 125,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
Has LP08 YLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YLN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 YLN 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 YLN find?
LP08 YLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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